Somerset, KY Weather Advisories, Watches & Warnings
in effect until Monday, May 28, 6:00 PM
...A HOT AND HUMID MEMORIAL DAY UNDERWAY...
THE HIGH PRESSURE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE UNSEASONABLY HOT WEATHER THIS PAST WEEKEND WILL EASE TOWARD THE EAST COAST TODAY AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE COMMONWEALTH. HOWEVER...BEFORE THE COLD FRONT CAN COOL THE AIR...HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO REACH THE UPPER 80S AND LOWER 90S THIS AFTERNOON. DEW POINTS IN THE MID AND UPPER 60S WILL CREATE A HOT AND HUMID FEEL TO THE AIR TODAY WITH HEAT INDEX VALUES REACHING INTO THE LOWER AND MID 90S.
THOSE PLANNING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SHOULD TAKE APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO AVOID SUNBURN AND DEHYDRATION. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER...WEAR LIGHT COLORED...LIGHT WEIGHT CLOTHING...AND AVOID STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES DURING THE HOTTEST PART OF THE DAY. CHECK ON THE WELL BEING OF YOUR ELDERLY FAMILY MEMBERS AND NEIGHBORS. MAKE SURE PETS HAVE SHADE AND PLENTY OF FRESH WATER.
