Heat Advisory for Lexington and Central, Western Kentucky Extended Through Friday
The National Weather Service has pushed the end of its heat advisory for Lexington and much of central and western Kentucky back to Friday evening.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 3, 2026, 3:47 p.m. ET
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Sep 3, 2026, 3:56 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory Issued for Lexington and Much of Central and Western Kentucky
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Lexington and much of central and western Kentucky, according to kykernel.com. The advisory is in effect from September 2 at 12:00 a.m. until September 4 at 8:00 p.m.
The advisory warns of heat index values between 100 and 107 degrees for at least three days, with daily highs in the middle and upper 90s. Prolonged hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Sep 3, 2026, 3:54 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory for Lexington, Central and Western Kentucky Continues Through Friday
The National Weather Service warns that prolonged hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses across Lexington and much of central and western Kentucky, according to kykernel.com.
The heat advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, began at 12:00 a.m. on September 2, 2026, and remains in effect until 8:00 p.m. on September 4, 2026. Forecasters expect heat index values between 100 and 107 degrees for at least three days, with daily highs in the middle and upper 90s.
Officials advise residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Sep 3, 2026, 3:47 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory Issued for Lexington and Much of Central and Western Kentucky
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Lexington and much of central and western Kentucky, according to kykernel.com. The advisory is in effect from September 2, 2026, through September 4, 2026, at 8 p.m. EDT.
The advisory warns of heat index values between 100 and 107 degrees for at least three days, with daily highs in the middle and upper 90s. Prolonged hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors.
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