Extreme Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
713 PM EDT Mon Jul 28 2025

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ083>087-WVZ005>008-013>017-290900-
/O.CON.KRLX.XH.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250731T0000Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-
Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-
Roane-Wirt-
Including the cities of Teays Valley, Ceredo, Hamlin, Hamden,
Jackson, Ripley, Cannonsburg, Flatwoods, Huntington, Wayne,
Spencer, Wellston, Raceland, Harts, Saint Albans, Charleston,
Pomeroy, Gallipolis, New Haven, McArthur, Elizabeth, Hurricane,
Kenova, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Point
Pleasant, Ashland, South Charleston, Olive Hill, Yatesville Lake
State Park, Louisa, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Ironton, Grayson,
Russell, Oak Hill, Ravenswood, and Alum Creek
713 PM EDT Mon Jul 28 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and
  central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

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. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

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.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

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