* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions are expected for several consecutive days with afternoon heat index values exceeding 105 degrees and only limited relief at night.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of hot and humid conditions will commence - with the most oppressive conditions expected on Thursday.