St. Jacob, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106
degrees, and low temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, for several
consecutive days.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Jersey IL, Madison IL, Monroe IL, and Saint
Clair IL Counties. In Missouri, Jefferson MO, Saint Charles MO,
Saint Louis City MO, and Saint Louis MO Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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