Extreme Heat Warning for Clinton; Washington; Randolph +16 more
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What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central and east central Missouri. When: Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
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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.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central and east central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 11 at 2:17AM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 10 at 2:43PM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 10 at 1:48AM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 3:06PM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 1:05AM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS St Louis MO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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