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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Daily heat index values of 100 to 107.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high humidity
may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health impacts
will build with each successive day in the heat and humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Gov. Beshear: 64 deaths in 8 Kentucky counties; more than 100 still missing

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(WSIL) -- During an update Monday morning, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear gave more details on the number of fatalities from this weekend's storms.

The governor said there have been a total of 64 deaths so far, in 8 counties. The deaths range from 5-months-old to 86-years-old. Six of those deaths are younger than 18.

He also reported that 105 people are still missing in the state.

Governor Beshear also released the number of deaths per county.

  • Graves County - 20
  • Warren County - 12
  • Muhlenburg County - 11
  • Hopkins County - 11
  • Caldwell County - 4
  • Lyon County - 1
  • Marshall County - 1
  • Fulton County - 1
  • Taylor County - 1

The governor said these numbers are still fluid and are expected to change. He expects final death and destruction numbers to take a week or more. 

Any family members of missing loved ones should report to the office building of His House Ministries to provide a reference standard to law enforcement for identification purposes. His House Ministries is located at 1250 KY-303 in Mayfield. Anyone who needs assistance in getting to His House Ministries can call 859-267-7775.

Governor Beshear said in 18 counties, there was significant damage reported and more than 1,000 homes damaged or destroyed. Around 30,000 homes are still without power. 

Other main points from Monday morning's briefing include flags are being lowered to half staff until Sunday, December 19.

He also said more than $4 million has been raised through the WKY Relief Fund. As part of those funds, families can be reimbursed with $5,000 for burial expenses. You can to donate to the relief efforts.

Also, anyone looking to get important medications, you can bring your prescription bottle or proof of your medication to the Walgreens and Walmart in Mayfield.

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Kenzie Dillow joined the team in 2016 as an editor, moved to Producer in 2017 & took over the Digital Content Manager position in 2021. Kenzie graduated from SIUC in 2016 with a degree in Sports Broadcasting and Advertising.

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