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River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:03 PM Jul. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cuivre River near Troy. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Near this height, MoDoT will consider closing U.S. Highway 61 at the Cuivre River bridge north of Troy in both directions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 28.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. && Fld Observed Forecasts (7:00 am) Location Stg Stage Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Cuivre River Troy 21.0 17.4 27.2 20.2 7.8 6.4 6.1 &&
Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 8:04 AM Jul. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The long duration of this event is likely to worsen heat related impacts, and additional extensions may be needed beyond Thursday as forecast confidence increases. 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. 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 land line phone dial 2-1-1. You can also call Cool Down Saint Louis at 314-241-7668. &&
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