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Pettis County Sheriff's Office
Thursday August 17th, 2023 :: 02:55 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Excessive Heat Watch until 10:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 105 to 110 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Overnight lows around 75 degrees each night will minimize recovery, which could compound into heat related illnesses.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MERCER ... PUTNAM ... SCHUYLER ... GRUNDY ... SULLIVAN ... ADAIR ... LIVINGSTON ... LINN ... MACON ... CARROLL ... CHARITON ... RANDOLPH ... SALINE ... HOWARD ... PETTIS ... COOPER

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to 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.

Address/Location
Pettis County Sheriff's Office
319 South Lamine Avenue
Sedalia, MO 65301

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 660-827-0052

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Excessive Heat Watch

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