**UPDATE** LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The National Weather Service in Louisville has again extended a Heat Advisory for Ohio County. The Heat Advisory is in effect now until 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.
According to the NWS, heat index values up to 105 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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 911.