SUMMARY: Officials in Louisville are taking steps to protect outdoor workers as extreme heat rises. Precautions include starting work earlier to avoid peak heat, shortening workdays, hydrating frequently, and taking cooling breaks. Firefighters face extra challenges as heat drains their oxygen tanks faster, requiring more backups. Parks and Recreation employees follow similar protocols. Workers are encouraged to watch for heat illness signs like fatigue, dizziness, and nausea and to look out for one another. An OSHA heat index app, available in English and Spanish, helps users monitor heat risk levels and provides first aid advice to stay safe.

Officials discuss ways to protect workers as temperatures rise in Louisville

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SUMMARY: Summer arrived with a heatwave over the Ohio Valley, bringing hot, humid conditions and highs in the low 90s with heat indexes over 100°F. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 PM Wednesday as sticky air persists. Tuesday will be similarly hot and humid with afternoon highs in the mid-90s and isolated storms that may cause brief heavy rain. Later in the week, the dominant heat ridge will shift west, bringing slightly cooler temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s and a better chance of afternoon storms. Weekend plans remain mostly sunny but hot, with scattered showers possible.

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SUMMARY: Dragon boating is one of the fastest-growing water sports, welcoming participants aged 12 to those in their 70s. The 502 Dragon Boat club offers a family-friendly, full-body workout that engages core, legs, and arms, suitable for all fitness levels. The club provides all necessary equipment and hosts weekly introductory sessions every Saturday, making it easy for newcomers to join without barriers. Leslie, a member with degenerative arthritis, shares how the sport boosted her physical and mental health and gave her a sense of athletic achievement. To get involved, visit 502dragon.com and attend an intro class to experience this exciting, social sport.

502 Dragon Boat breaks down the fast-growing sport

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