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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with daily heat index values
up to 114.

* WHERE...Southwest Indiana, western Kentucky and southern
Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures will generally be in the
mid to upper 70s which will not provide much relief from the
heat even at night. Daily chances of isolated thunderstorms
will provide relief to a very few.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

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Several western Kentucky counties reporting new COVID-19 cases are on the rise

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According to the health departments that oversee the Tri-State's western Kentucky communities, COVID-19 cases are up slightly this week compared to the last two weeks.

Muhlenberg County reports 61 newly confirmed cases in its most recent weekly report. The county reported 57 cases for the previous week, ending June 6, 2022.

Four people are currently hospitalized in Muhlenberg County due to COVID-19 complications.

The Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) is reporting 287 confirmed cases of the virus during the last week. 

That is a daily average of 41 cases during that timeframe.

Here are the numbers:

Daviess County 130

Hancock County 9

Henderson County 72

McLean County 10

Ohio County 30

Union County and Webster County both had 18.

There were no COVID-19 deaths to report.

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