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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

 
 

Forecast High Temperatures

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Forecast Heat Index Values

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
758 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

KYZ083-160100-
/O.EXP.KJKL.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260816T0000Z/
Wayne-
Including the cities of Monticello
758 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Temperatures and heat indices have cooled as we approach sunset and
thus the threat has ended.

$$

JP



                

 

Heat Safety Information

 
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