National Weather ServiceKentuckyHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in Kentucky
The National Weather Service issued 27 heat advisories for Kentucky in 2025 and 20 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 22nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 36, 82% above the average of 20 for those months in 2008-2025. Fulton was covered most often (103 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does Kentucky get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of Kentucky. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 36 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 5 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Kentucky get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Kentucky?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 103 | 31 | September 14, 2026 |
| Carlisle | 100 | 29 | September 14, 2026 |
| Hickman | 100 | 29 | September 14, 2026 |
| Ballard | 99 | 28 | September 14, 2026 |
| McCracken | 95 | 27 | September 14, 2026 |
| Graves | 94 | 26 | September 14, 2026 |
| Calloway | 90 | 26 | September 14, 2026 |
| Marshall | 89 | 25 | September 14, 2026 |
| Livingston | 85 | 26 | September 14, 2026 |
| Crittenden | 78 | 23 | September 14, 2026 |
| Ohio | 78 | 30 | September 19, 2026 |
| Caldwell | 77 | 24 | September 14, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Kentucky.