A historic heat wave is poised to move into western Kentucky Monday and bring temperatures to near 100 degrees and there’s a slight risk for severe weather Sunday afternoon.
Large hail, damaging winds and an isolated brief tornado will be possible with any storms that develop.
The slight risk includes northern Christian and Trigg counties and areas to the north and west and the National Weather Service in Paducah says it’s entirely possible that no storms will develop at all with a ‘capped’ atmosphere.
Stay tuned to the WHOP Family of Stations for any potential watches or warnings.
Meanwhile, highs Monday and Tuesday are forecast for around 97 or 98 degrees and Wednesday won’t be much cooler, coming in somewhere around 96.
Heat index values will make it feel like near 110 Monday and Tuesday and close to 105 Wednesday.
It will be extremely important for those working outdoors to drink plenty of fluids and to take frequent breaks in a shady area or in an air-conditioned location when possible.
Check on elderly neighbors and be sure they are remaining cool and be diligent to know any outdoor pets have an ample water supply and a place of shade to take refuge from the heat.
Never, under any circumstances, leave a child or pet in a hot car for any length of time.
There won’t be much relief from the heat, even overnight, as low temperatures will only fall into the upper 70’s and the humidity will make it feel hotter.
Middle Tennessee is already under a Heat Advisory for Monday and the entire region will likely be under some type of heat advisory or warning by the end of Sunday.
