Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 3 Miles SSE Santa Claus IN

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
308 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026

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Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope-
Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-
Warrick-Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-
Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-
Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-
Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
308 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026 /408 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

An Extreme Heat Warning continues today until 8 PM CDT. A slight
risk of severe storms exists this afternoon into tonight, with
damaging winds the primary severe weather hazard to expect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

The heat index may again reach into the triple digits across our
southern counties bordering Arkansas and Tennessee Monday afternoon.

At least some small chance of thunderstorms appears in the
forecast almost daily thru Friday. Heavy rain and lightning are
the primary hazards to expect.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be requested later this afternoon into
tonight.

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Extreme Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1222 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026

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Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope-Hardin-
Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-
Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-
Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Union KY-Webster-
Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-
Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-
Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
Including the cities of Mount Carmel, Albion, Carmi, Hopkinsville,
Clinton, Calhoun, Charleston, Fairfield, Bardwell, Sikeston, Murray,
Metropolis, Cadiz, Marion, Perryville, Cairo, Jonesboro, Golconda,
Dixon, Poplar Bluff, Paducah, Morganfield, Shawneetown, Petersburg,
Mount Vernon, Jackson, Mound City, Fort Branch, Eddyville, Smithland,
Henderson, Piedmont, Owensboro, Cape Girardeau, Van Buren,
Carbondale, Rockport, Vienna, Marble Hill, Bloomfield, Evansville,
Hickman, Murphysboro, Mayfield, McLeansboro, West Frankfort,
Pinckneyville, Poseyville, Herrin, Elkton, Madisonville, Wickliffe,
Elizabethtown, Harrisburg, Princeton, Greenville, New Madrid,
Boonville, Doniphan, and Benton
1222 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026 /122 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026/

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak heat indices in the
  triple digits up to around 110 degrees; localized higher heat
  indices are possible.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
  Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Maximum heat indices both Friday and Saturday
  ranged from 102 degrees to 113 degrees, but most locations were in
  the 105 to 110 degree range. Today will see similar numbers, as
  actual air temperatures top out from the mid 90s to near 100
  degrees again.

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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

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