Gibson County, IN
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 11:11 AM CDT – Tuesday 07/21 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Paducah KY
What
Heat index values of 105 to 109 expected.
Where
In Illinois, Edwards, Wabash, and Wayne IL Counties. In Indiana, Gibson and Pike Counties.
When
Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening.
Impacts
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Areas Impacted
- Wayne
- Edwards
- Wabash
- Gibson
- Pike
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Cooler Temperatures
Created by the NWS Paducah WFO
Expect some cooler temperatures ahead into the weekend before warming up again next week. There are chances for scattered Thunderstorms Friday night and also Saturday morning, then dry conditions into next week.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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