Update: New heat alerts issued for Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - We’re seeing above-average temperatures to start off September. Highs in the upper 90s in the afternoon and humid conditions could lead to heat indices upwards of 100 degrees.
UPDATE: Extreme Heat Warning issued from the National Weather Service for areas in western Kentucky including Hopkins, Christian, Todd, Muhlenberg, and McLean counties. We are expecting dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 degrees. Take precaution against the heat: avoid the outdoors as much as possible, drink plenty of water and electrolytes, and look after those more susceptible to heat-related illnesses.
The heat will continue to build as the high-pressure system strengthens over us the next few days. We have heat alerts for areas west of I-65 as feels-like temperatures reach dangerous levels.
Looking towards this weekend, that high pressure system will start to shift westward and we could see a weak cold front bring us a few rain chances in relief. Unfortunately, this is all the relief we are going to see, as temperatures are likely to stay above average as we head toward Labor Day and next week.
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