Heat Advisory issued September 19 at 10:19AM CDT until September 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

**Heat Advisory issued September 19 at 10:19AM CDT until September 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY**

* WHAT...Peak Heat Index values up to around 100 degrees this weekend.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Heat Advisory was extended thru the weekend due to the prolonged high heat conditions that have basically been ongoing for the entirety of the past week; this continues to heighten the risk of heat-related health impacts.

**What You Should Do:**

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Paducah KY

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 10:19 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 4:15 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*