…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY…
The National Weather Service in Saint Louis has issued a Heat
Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT Monday.
* TIMING…A dangerous combination of heat and humidity will
overspread the region beginning this afternoon and continue at
least through early Monday evening. Little relief from the heat
and humidity is expected during the night.
* HEAT INDEX VALUES…Up to 103 due to temperatures in the 90s,
and dewpoints in the lower 70s.
* IMPACTS…The combination of hot temperatures and high
humidity will likely lead to an increased risk of heat-
related stress and illness. The very young, the elderly, those
without air conditioning, and those participating in strenuous
outdoor activities will be the most susceptible. Also, car
interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of
minutes.