SUMMARY: CDC officials are investigating a multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, affecting 195 people across 38 states, including nine cases in Arkansas as of May 23. Initiated with 109 cases from 29 states on May 23, Arkansas has since reported four additional cases. No deaths have occurred, but 50 people have been hospitalized, including 17 since the initial report, with 41% under age 5. Missouri has the highest cases at 23, followed by Texas with 21. No cases reported in several states including Alaska, Hawaii, and Delaware. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, and nausea. CDC advises against children under 5 touching backyard poultry. More info is available on the CDC’s website.

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SUMMARY: Ashton Bryant is the kid caster for the week and expresses excitement about discussing the weather. Ashton enjoys playing with Legos and puzzles and aspires to be a chef or doctor. Ashton delivers a weather forecast: the morning will be 80°, warming to 92° with hot storms by noon, and 82° in the evening. The forecast from Saturday through Tuesday shows warm and stormy conditions with increasing heat. Ashton does a commendable job and enjoys the experience. To sign up a child for kidcaster, parents can visit ky.com and use the contest page. Ashton also greets and waves to classmates at Westminster Christian Academy.

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SUMMARY: Happy Saturday! The weather will be extremely hot and muggy this weekend, with temperatures in the low 90s and heat indices reaching up to 110°F. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 PM today, and an excessive heat watch is in place for tomorrow. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon but will be hit or miss. The heat will intensify next week, with highs reaching the mid to upper 90s by the 4th of July. In the tropics, Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to become a major hurricane, impacting the Caribbean early next week. Be prepared and stay updated.

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