Excessive Heat Warning in effect-Call United Way 2-1-1 for cooling center locations-9-1-1 for heat emergency
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* TEMPERATURE...High temperatures in the low to mid 90s with
heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees and overnight
lows in the upper 70s Wednesday Night. Heat index values will
exceed 105 degrees and reach 110 degrees Thursday and Friday
Afternoons with overnight heat index values only dropping into
the upper 70s around 80 both Thursday and Friday Nights.
* IMPACTS...Heat illnesses are possible for those spending
prolonged time outdoors or those more susceptible to heat
illnesses, such as children and the elderly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.
An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of
dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot
temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a DANGEROUS
SITUATION in which heat illnesses are likely. 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. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.
A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and
neighbors.
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.
Address/Location
Riverside Police/Fire
2990 NW Vivion Rd
Riverside, MO 64150
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 816-741-1191
