NWS Heat Advisory for Calhoun and Surrounding Areas Today

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV

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656 AM EDT Fri Jul 28 2023

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Kentucky, portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of central,
northern, southern and western West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Excessive Heat Warning.

Showers and storms this afternoon and evening will contain heavy
downpours. Localized water issues could occur if repetitive storms
occur over the same location.

In addition, there is a marginal risk for severe storms today, with
damaging winds the primary risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Periods of showers and storms with heavy downpours this weekend
could lead to localized water issues. In addition, there is a
marginal risk for severe storms on Saturday, with damaging winds the
primary hazard.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.

Excessive Heat Warning

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
  the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

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 if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.