Heat Advisory Extended to 6 PM Friday, 8/30/2024

Overview

Description

Heat Advisory has been extended for the City of St. Louis until 6 PM Friday, 8/30/2024.

• WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 are expected.

• WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Friday.

• IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. https://go.usa.gov/xFTVh

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.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

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 heatstroke.

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. Heatstroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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 call Cool Down Saint Louis at 314-241-7668.

Visit https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/heat/ for information on beating the heat.

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