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City of St. Louis Emergency Management
Tuesday August 27th, 2024 :: 02:28 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory Extended

A Heat Advisory has been extended for the City of St. Louis until 7 PM Thursday, 8/29/2024.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 this afternoon, and between 100-105 on Wednesday and Thursday.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. https://go.usa.gov/xFTVh

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 heatstroke. 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. Heatstroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

People in the Saint Louis Metropolitan Area can get information about cooling centers or energy assistance related to the excessive heat by calling the United Way of Greater Saint Louis at 800-427-4626, or if calling from a landline phone dial 2-1-1. You can also call Cool Down Saint Louis at 314-241-7668.

Visit https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/heat/ for information on beating the heat.

Address/Location
City of St. Louis Emergency Management
1915 Olive St
St. Louis, MO 63103

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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