heat wave

Lexington/Richmond

Lexington activating heat plan in response to high temperatures

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The National Weather Service forecasts highs in the mid to upper 90s through Thursday.

With temperatures expected to top 90 degrees through the weekend, doctors are advising people to limit their time in the sun and drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-sugary drinks.

Lexington/Richmond

Lexington implements heat plan to address forecasted rising temperatures

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Cooling stations will be open in the Dunbar, Kenwick, Castlewood and Tates Creek neighborhoods. Free LexTran rides to cooling stations will also be provided to those experiencing homelessness.

The Commonwealth

Major heat wave rolls through central Kentucky

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Central Kentucky will be in the path of an expected heat wave moving through the midwest and northeast this week.

Health and Welfare

Take Care To Avoid Heat-Related Illness As Temperatures Rise

Health officials are urging caution the potentially dangerous combination of high heat and high humidity is expected to continue in the commonwealth…

Environment

Study: Kentucky’s Heat Index On The Rise

The number of sweltering summer days will only increase as climate change takes its toll on Kentucky, according to a study released Tuesday.To understand…