Heat Advisory Extended to 7pm Thursday 8/29

A Heat Advisory has been issued for the City of St. Louis from noon Tuesday until 7 PM on Thursday, 8/27-8/29/2024

• WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 are expected.
• WHEN...From Noon Tuesday to 8pm 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.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

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.

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.

Event Type: Announcement
When: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Location:
Neighborhood: City-Wide
Ward: Many wards
Admission: Free.
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