Benham Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Special Weather Statement
Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 5:04AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Temperatures this afternoon into early evening will reach the upper 80s to low 90s across the area. This combined with high humidity will result in heat indices in the mid 90s up to 100 degrees in some locations. Try to limit time outdoors today during peak heating when heat illness is most likely to occur. If going outdoors, make sure to drink plenty of fluids and take breaks out of the sun.
Moderate
Observed
Expected
September 16th, 2026 05:04:00 am EDT
September 16th, 2026 05:04:00 am EDT
September 16th, 2026 03:00:00 pm EDT
Heat Advisory
Orange; Washington; Scott; Jefferson; Dubois; Crawford; Perry; Harrison; Floyd; Clark; Hancock; Breckinridge; Meade; Ohio; Grayson; Hardin; Bullitt; Jefferson; Oldham; Trimble; Henry; Shelby; Spencer; Nelson; Washington; Larue; Marion; Butler; Edmonson; Hart; Green; Taylor; Logan; Warren; Simpson; Allen; Barren; Monroe; Metcalfe; Adair; Cumberland
Heat Advisory issued September 16 at 2:31AM EDT until September 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
September 16th, 2026 02:31:00 am EDT
September 16th, 2026 02:31:00 am EDT
September 16th, 2026 05:00:00 pm EDT
Heat Advisory
Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; McCracken; Graves; Livingston; Marshall; Calloway; Crittenden; Lyon; Trigg; Caldwell; Union; Webster; Hopkins; Christian; Henderson; Daviess; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid
Heat Advisory issued September 15 at 11:46PM CDT until September 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Daily peak heat index values of 103 to 109 today and Thursday, then 100 to 105 Friday and Saturday. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Record to near record hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Heat Advisory has been extended thru Saturday for the entire Quad State Region.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
September 15th, 2026 11:46:00 pm CDT
September 15th, 2026 11:46:00 pm CDT
September 16th, 2026 05:15:00 pm CDT
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This severe weather alerts report is valid for ZIP code 40807, accurately covering the area of Benham, KY.
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72°F |
30.28 inHg.
Barometer 80%
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National Outlook
Storms and Heat Hit Central U.S. 09-15 to 09-17
Rain and Thunderstorms Shake Up the Plains 09-18 to 09-22
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