Hickman County Emergency Management - Clinton, Kentucky

09/05/2026

Temperatures will climb to near the century mark again today, as heat index values range from 105 to 110. Scattered storms late this afternoon may bring premature relief from the heat in some locations. Most of the region will then see significantly less hot and humid conditions for the remainder of the holiday weekend.

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is a great way to stay informed of the latest, real-time weather conditions, forecasts, and of course watches, warnings and advisories issued directly from your National Weather Service.

Most NWRs allow you to set your location, so you’ll only receive emergency alerts for your area. And the portable NWR option is perfect for camping trips when cell phone service may be unreliable! 🏕️weather.gov/nwr/

NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is a great way to stay informed of the latest, real-time weather conditions, forecasts, and of course watches, warnings and advisories issued directly from your National Weather Service. 📻

Most NWRs allow you to set your location, so you’ll only receive emergency alerts for your area. And the portable NWR option is perfect for camping trips when cell phone service may be unreliable! 🏕️weather.gov/nwr/

09/03/2026

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 (𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲) – U.S. 51 in Hickman County is now open at mile point 11.9, between KY 1301 and KY 288, north of Clinton.

Traffic had been using an on-site diversion in this area during construction of a new bridge over Brush Creek, which began in the spring.

09/03/2026

Extreme Heat Warning Continues Through Saturday.

An Extreme Heat Warning continues for the entire Quad State through Saturday.

09/01/2026

A prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures are expected this week. High temperatures may approach 100 degrees with heat index values approaching or exceeding 105 degrees! Be sure to check on the vulnerable population, check your backseat and take precautions if working outdoors this week!!

09/01/2026

A Heat Advisory is in effect through Friday for a prolonged heat wave this week. Daily heat indices will be in the 100-108 range. Overnight low temperatures will stay warm in the 70s with record warm lows possible.

08/31/2026

Our phone lines are temporarily down. Please call 270-653-4620 for non-emergencies and 911 for emergencies.

08/31/2026

A dangerous heatwave is expected all week, with daily heat index values of 100-106 degrees beginning today. Major heat impacts are likely during the latter half of the week due to the long duration. ~ NWS Paducah

A Heat Advisory is in effect today through Friday for the entire Quad State area, due to a prolong heatwave. Temperatures will be in the upper 90s to around 100 with heat index values approaching 105 degrees!

08/30/2026

A prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures are expected this week. High temperatures may approach 100 degrees with heat index values approaching or exceeding 105 degrees! Be sure to check on the vulnerable population, check your backseat and take precautions if working outdoors this week!! ~ NWS Paducah