As of Wednesday, June 25th, this is our 5th day in a row with temperatures in the 90's. Due to the long duration, heat advisories have been extended through Thursday for all of our area. Lawrence, Jackson, Jennings and Carroll counties are under the advisory until Friday at 8 pm. No matter where you live, dangerous heat continues for the rest of this work week. While we may not reach criteria, your body gets worn down so please take it easy and keep lots of water out for your pets.  

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north

central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat

illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of

the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose

fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and

heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in

shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat

should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an

emergency! Call 9 1 1.