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Heat Advisory for Pulaski; Phelps; Laclede +14 more

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Barry, Christian, Dent, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Laclede, Oregon and 9 more
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What: Daily maximum heat index values around 100 degrees are expected with a few locations reaching 105 degrees. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of central, east central, south central, and southwest Missouri. When: Until 8 PM CDT Friday.

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. 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 heat stroke. 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...Daily maximum heat index values around 100 degrees are expected with a few locations reaching 105 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southwest Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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  1. Update

    Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 11:19AM CDT until August 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

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  2. Update

    Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 9:50PM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

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  3. Update

    Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 3:08PM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

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  4. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 1:04AM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Springfield MO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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