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What: Heat index values up to 108 today and through the weekend are expected.
Where: Portions of north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.
When: For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Saturday to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Sunday.
Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.