NWS Paducah KYXH.W 0004July 27, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Caldwell and Christian, KY
The National Weather Service office in Paducah issued an extreme heat warning for Caldwell and Christian in Kentucky, which was in force until 7:00 p.m. local time on July 28. It was the 4th extreme heat warning the NWS office in Paducah issued in 2026. Kentucky had 4 extreme heat warnings in July 2026, against 2 in an average July of 2008-2025 (Kentucky's extreme heat warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 19.5 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Paducah KY
- Area
- Caldwell and Christian
- State
- Kentucky
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 11:32 p.m. CDT, July 27, 2026
- Expires
- 7:00 p.m. CDT, July 28, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KPAH XH.W 0004
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111. * WHERE...Caldwell and Christian Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
What the agency told people to do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.