West Alton, MO Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 454 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS

MADISON               MONROE                RANDOLPH
SAINT CLAIR

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL MISSOURI

BOONE                 CALLAWAY

IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI

CRAWFORD              FRANKLIN              GASCONADE
JEFFERSON             MONTGOMERY            SAINT CHARLES
SAINT LOUIS           SAINT LOUIS CITY      WARREN
WASHINGTON

IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

SAINT FRANCOIS        SAINTE GENEVIEVE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTON, BELLEVILLE, CAHOKIA, CHESTER,
COLUMBIA, EDWARDSVILLE, FARMINGTON, FULTON, SAINT CHARLES,
SAINT LOUIS, SPARTA, SULLIVAN, UNION, AND WASHINGTON.

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and
central, east central, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this 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. 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 heat stroke. 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. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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