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Iron County 911 Communications
Saturday August 19th, 2023 :: 03:25 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Excessive Heat Watch until 10:00PM Wednesday

The Excessive Heat Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS St Louis MO on this developing situation.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GREENE ... MACOUPIN ... MONTGOMERY ... BOND ... FAYETTE ... CLINTON ... MARION ... WASHINGTON ... RANDOLPH ... ADAMS ... BROWN ... PIKE ... CALHOUN ... JERSEY ... MADISON ... ST. CLAIR ... MONROE ... KNOX ... LEWIS ... SHELBY ... MARION ... MONROE ... RALLS ... PIKE ... BOONE ... AUDRAIN ... MONITEAU ... COLE ... OSAGE ... CALLAWAY ... MONTGOMERY ... LINCOLN ... GASCONADE ... WARREN ... ST. CHARLES ... FRANKLIN ... ST. LOUIS ... ST. LOUIS CITY ... JEFFERSON ... CRAWFORD ... WASHINGTON ... ST. FRANCOIS ... STE. GENEVIEVE ... IRON ... MADISON ... REYNOLDS

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
Iron County 911 Communications
215 E Russell St
Ironton, MO 63650

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 573-546-4000

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Past - Responsive action is no longer required
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Excessive Heat Watch

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