⚠️ Heat Advisory – Jefferson; Perry; Franklin; Jackson; Williamson; 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 – Sunday, July 26, 2026

Heat Advisory issued July 26 at 12:14AM CDT until July 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Details

* WHAT…For the Extreme Heat Warning, Dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 112 degrees expected, with locally
higher values possible. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values
up to around 109 degrees expected, with locally higher values
possible.

* WHERE…All of southeast Missouri, and neighboring portions of
southwest Illinois and far western Kentucky.

* WHEN…For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM this morning
to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 PM
this evening to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…This Warning and Advisory is in effect
along and west of a line from Mount Vernon, Illinois, to Murray,
Kentucky.

Instructions

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.

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