⚠️ 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 – Monday, October 12, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 1:33PM 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 lower
100s Tuesday afternoon across much of southeast Missouri,
southwest Illinois, and far western Kentucky. Those planning to be
outdoors for extended periods on Tuesday 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.