Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Temp hits 107 in Marion Wednesday

The thermometer on the wall at Marion True Value indicated the air temperature was 107 degrees at 3 p.m., Wednesday.

Standing next to the thermometer, which is in the shade, is Connie Gabehart.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat warning until 7 p.m., for western Kentucky.

Tuesday's high temperature at the National Weather Service in Paducah was 104 degrees, tying the all-time high for Aug. 3.

Heat index values were forecast to reach about 120 today.