Full Notification

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the lowlands and foothills of West Virginia, northeastern Kentucky, southern Ohio and southwest Virginia.

* WHEN...From noon today until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat- related illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher heat index values will be observed in urban areas and low-lying valleys this afternoon.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GREENUP ... CARTER ... BOYD ... LAWRENCE ... GALLIA ... LAWRENCE ... BUCHANAN ... WAYNE ... MASON ... JACKSON ... WOOD ... PLEASANTS ... TYLER ... ROANE ... WIRT ... CALHOUN ... RITCHIE ... DODDRIDGE ... MINGO ... BRAXTON ... GILMER ... LEWIS ... HARRISON ... MCDOWELL ... WYOMING ... NORTHWEST RALEIGH ... NORTHWEST FAYETTE ... NORTHWEST NICHOLAS

Instructions:

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. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing and drink plenty of water. 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, if you are experiencing symptoms of heat stroke call 9 1 1.