Heat Advisory for Greene; Macoupin; Montgomery +24 more
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What: Heat index values up to 106. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. When: Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 2:17AM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 2:43PM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 1:48AM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 3:06PM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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Heat Advisory 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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