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New heat index records set for September

On Friday, many locations in the quad state suffered through their highest ever heat index reading for a day in September. The National Weather Service posted that Paducah reached a heat index of 110. That broke the record of 108 set in September of 1989. Evansville's heat index of 108...

Paducah, KY · 09-05
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First Alert Forecast 4 p.m. 9/4

Missouri · 09-04

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Missouri Quake Struck Beneath Railroad Tracks, USGS Says

The USGS has confirmed an earthquake struck directly under railroad tracks just west of New Madrid, Missouri Tuesday.

Missouri · 09-01

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It was the wettest summer ever for parts of our region

The National Weather Service in Paducah has totaled the numbers for meteorological summer, which includes June, July and August. The main headline was about record or near-record rainfall for many locations in the quad state. Cape Girardeau experienced the wettest summer in their 66-year period of recordkeeping. Meanwhile, Paducah registered...

Paducah, KY · 09-03
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Extreme heat pushes farmers market toward earlier hours

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – Vendors at the Jackson Farmers Market are considering opening earlier for the remainder of the season as extreme afternoon heat affects attendance and sales. Carmen McNeely said the market attracted a strong crowd earlier in the day, but customer traffic slowed as temperatures climbed. “We...

Jackson, MO · 09-02

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First Alert Forecast 4 p.m. 9/3

Reynolds County, MO · 09-03

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Extreme Heat Warning Issued Across the Region Through Saturday Evening

WMOK – Metropolis, IL – The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, has extended an Extreme Heat Warning for all of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. The warning remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT on Saturday as a prolonged period of dangerously high temperatures and humidity continues to impact the area.

Missouri · 09-02

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Heat indices of over 43°C (110°F) forecast in South Texas as prolonged heat wave shifts south

WPC’s Extended Forecast Discussion, valid from September 5 through September 9, forecasts a large mid- and upper-level ridge to remain centered over the central United States. The pattern is expected to maintain extremely hot conditions across the region. Dangerous heat would continue across the central and eastern states through...

Indiana · 09-02

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Federal Disaster Declarations in Missouri 2026

Missouri · 09-01

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Heat advisory extended

Perryville, MO · 09-02

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2 Unusual Quakes Shook the New Madrid Seismic Zone in August

All of the New Madrid quakes in August included a couple that were unusual.

New Madrid, MO · 08-31

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Heat Advisory Issued for this Week

St. Francois Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A heat advisory will be in effect across the area beginning Monday afternoon and continuing through Friday evening as hot temperatures and humidity are expected to create an increased risk for heat-related illnesses. The advisory is in effect from noon Monday through 8 p.m....

Ste. Genevieve County, MO · 08-31

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First Alert Forecast at Noon on 9/1

Reynolds County, MO · 09-01

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2 Unusual Quakes Shook the New Madrid Seismic Zone in August

All of the New Madrid quakes in August included a couple that were unusual.

New Madrid, MO · 08-30

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2 Unusual Quakes Shook the New Madrid Seismic Zone in August

All of the New Madrid quakes in August included a couple that were unusual.

New Madrid, MO · 08-31

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Cooling centers open across the Local 6 region

With sweltering temperatures across most of the region, organizations are opening their doors and offering the community a few places to cool off. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 1601 Broadway St. in Paducah. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Kentucky · 08-30

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Heat Wave begins the week!

Happy Sunday, Heartland! You can expect a return of our hot and humid conditions starting today and lasting through the work week. Due in part to a high pressure system and southerly breeze, today begins our stretch of consistent 90s in the forecast, with more humidity and heat. Highs today settle in the low 90s, expected to rise as the work week starts.

Sikeston, MO · 08-30

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2 Unusual Quakes Shook the New Madrid Seismic Zone in August

All of the New Madrid quakes in August included a couple that were unusual.

New Madrid, MO · 08-31

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Pleasant today, intense heat this week!

Good morning, Heartland! With September just around the corner, we can expect intense heat to arrive in the Heartland this work week. Our pleasant pattern from Friday continues through the weekend with sunny skies today and tomorrow. Our afternoon temperatures will warm to the upper 80s and low 90s. Dry conditions will last through the weekend and the work week.

Sikeston, MO · 08-29

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First Alert: Nice weekend ahead of intense heatwave

(Heartland News) - It’s looking to be a hot but pleasant weekend ahead--but another heatwave is just around the corner. Our pleasant pattern from Friday continues through the weekend with sunny skies today and tomorrow. First Alert Meteorologist Joi Alon says today’s forecast is similar to yesterday’s with lower...

Sikeston, MO · 08-29