Excessive Heat Warning From 11am Monday to 8pm Thursday

Overview

Description

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect From 11 AM Monday to 8 PM CDT Thursday

• WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105.
• WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois. Portions of east central and southeast Missouri.
• WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
• IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.

Where`s baby? Look before you lock! Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

People in the Saint Louis Metropolitan Area can get information about cooling centers or energy assistance related to the excessive heat by calling the United Way of Greater Saint Louis at 800-427-4626, or if calling from a landline phone dial 2-1-1.

You can also visit CoolDown Saint Louis https://heatupstlouis.org/category/cool-down-st-louis/.

You may also visit the City of St. Louis website for tips on how to beat the heat: stlouis-mo.gov/heat

More Information

More Info: Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Advises St. Louis Area to Stay Safe as Temperatures Rise Above 100 Degrees This Week

Website:
Cooling Centers

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