Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast and southeast Missouri and south central, southwest and west central Illinois.
* WHEN...Afternoon and early evening hours on Saturday and Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MONROE ... MONITEAU ... AUDRAIN ... BOND ... COLE ... IRON ... REYNOLDS ... GREENE ... CALHOUN ... ST. FRANCOIS ... FRANKLIN ... LINCOLN ... PIKE ... WASHINGTON ... PIKE ... STE. GENEVIEVE ... RANDOLPH ... WARREN ... BOONE ... GASCONADE ... MONTGOMERY ... CALLAWAY ... OSAGE ... CRAWFORD ... FAYETTE ... WASHINGTON ... MARION ... MACOUPIN ... JERSEY ... RALLS ... MADISON ... CLINTON ... MONTGOMERY
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
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