Active AlertsArlington, KY

What: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Portions of western Kentucky, including the following counties, Ballard and Carlisle and southeast Missouri, including the following county, Mississippi.
When: Until 445 PM CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 137 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Cairo, Bardwell, Wickliffe, Lovelaceville and Blandville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

What: Heat index values up to 105 expected.
Where: Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
When: Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
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.