Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 12:27PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 10:27am
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected, with morning low
temperatures of 70 to 78 degrees, for several consecutive days.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central
Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast
Missouri.
* WHEN...From noon Monday to 8 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and moderate humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.
Area Description:
Greene; Macoupin; Montgomery; Bond; Fayette; Marion; Adams; Brown; Pike; Calhoun; Jersey; Knox; Lewis; Shelby; Marion; Monroe; Ralls; Pike; Boone; Audrain; Moniteau; Cole; Osage; Callaway; Montgomery; Lincoln; Gasconade; Warren; Franklin; Jefferson; Crawford; Washington; St. Francois; Ste. Genevieve; Iron; Madison; Reynolds
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov