Waarschuwingen, Charleston Work Release Center

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 1:09AM EDT until July 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of hot and humid conditions are expected, peaking on Thursday. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.