The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from Sunday to Wednesday evening.
Heat indexes (i.e. the feeling of heat outside) are expected to reach as high as 103. The weather service recommends people “drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors,” as well as pets, the elderly and anyone with health problems.
People should wear loose-fitting clothing and avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Alcohol consumption is not recommended, and the service warns against leaving kids and pets in cars.
[7:45 PM] As we settle into a hotter and more humid stretch in the coming days, it's especially important to remember to look before you lock! Never leave children, disabled adults, or pets in parked, unattended vehicles! https://t.co/c1WlEYgaF3 pic.twitter.com/FxGuBPXRzT — NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) June 20, 2025
Branches of the YMCA – in Kentucky the Campbell County branch in Fort Thomas and the R.C. Durr branch in Burlington – will serve as cooling centers during normal business hours, according to LINK nky’s content sharing partner WCPO.
In Kenton County, the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky will serve as a cooling center starting Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and extending through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. People should call ahead of time to check for availability at (859)291-4555.
Covington City Hall on Pike Street and the Kenton County Government Center on Simon Kenton Way will also serve as cooling centers from Monday through Friday. City Hall will be open as a cooling center from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The government center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stay up to date with the region’s weather forecast by visiting weather.gov/iln. You can also check out resources for heat safety at weather.gov/safety/heat.