Extreme Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
509 AM EDT Mon Jul 28 2025

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Including the cities of Cannonsburg, South Charleston, Olive
Hill, Teays Valley, Elizabeth, Grayson Lake State Park, Saint
Albans, Hamlin, Yatesville Lake State Park, Jackson, Huntington,
Ironton, Ceredo, Spencer, Gallipolis, Ripley, Hamden, Hurricane,
Kenova, Wayne, Alum Creek, Ravenswood, Harts, Charleston,
Russell, Ashland, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Point Pleasant,
Carter Caves State Park, Raceland, New Haven, Grayson, Oak Hill,
McArthur, Wellston, Flatwoods, Pomeroy, and Louisa
509 AM EDT Mon Jul 28 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8
PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Persistent hot and humid conditions with heat index values
  up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and much
  of the western and central lowlands of West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extended high heat and humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 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.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

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