Heat Advisory from Monday 7/27 9pm to Tuesday 7/28 7pm

Overview

Description

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the City of St. Louis beginning at 9 pm tonight, 7/27, through tomorrow, July 28, at 7 pm. 

For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102 are expected. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
 humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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 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 land line phone dial 2-1-1. You can also call Cool Down Saint Louis at 314-241-7668.

More Information

Website:
City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency

Contacts and Location

Sponsor:
City Emergency Management Agency

Contact Name:
Vanden Berg, Kim

Email:
vandenbergk@stlouis-mo.gov

View details and materials on stlouis-mo.gov