⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Jefferson; Wayne; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Union; Johnson; Pope; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; McCracken; Graves; Livingston; Marshall; Calloway; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid – Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued October 13 at 4:23AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Details

The combination of record-high temperatures and elevated humidity
levels will produce heat index values in the upper 90s to near
100 degrees this afternoon across much of southeast Missouri,
southwest Illinois, and far western Kentucky. Those planning to be
outdoors for extended periods to should follow heat safety
measures, such as staying hydrated and taking frequent breaks in a
shaded or air-conditioned location.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.