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. 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and portions of the southern coal fields and lower mountainous terrain of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.