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City of Salem IL. Department of Emergency Management
Wednesday July 8th, 2020 :: 03:31 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 expected.

* WHERE...In Missouri, Saint Charles MO, Saint Louis MO, Saint Louis City MO and Jefferson MO Counties. In Illinois, Clinton IL, Marion IL, Washington IL, Madison IL, Saint Clair IL and Monroe IL Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ST. CHARLES ... ST. CLAIR ... ST. LOUIS CITY ... WASHINGTON ... JEFFERSON ... CLINTON ... MONROE ... MARION ... ST. LOUIS ... MADISON

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
City of Salem IL. Department of Emergency Management
201 S Rotan St
Salem, IL 62881

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Heat Advisory

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