It鈥檚 a good idea to be aware of places that can harbor heat hazards. Here are a few examples; some you鈥檒l recognize, some you may not.
Saint Louis, MO
Right Now
93°
Sunny
- Humidity: 53%
- Feels Like: 103°
- Heat Index: 103°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 93°
- UV Index: 9 Very High
- Sunrise: 05:39:25 AM
- Sunset: 08:29:39 PM
- Dew Point: 73°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
Abundant sunshine. Hot and humid. High 97F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A clear sky. Low around 75F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Mainly sunny. Hot and humid. High 96F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Weather Alert
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and east central and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Friday. * 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. &&
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
12 PM
92°
9 mph
0%
12 PM
92°
Wind: SW @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 53%
Wind Chill: 92°
Heat Index: 102°
UV Index: 9 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 73°
1 PM
93°
8 mph
0%
1 PM
93°
Wind: SSW @ 8 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 51%
Wind Chill: 93°
Heat Index: 104°
UV Index: 9 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 73°
2 PM
95°
9 mph
0%
2 PM
95°
Wind: S @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 47%
Wind Chill: 95°
Heat Index: 105°
UV Index: 9 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
3 PM
96°
9 mph
0%
3 PM
96°
Wind: S @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 44%
Wind Chill: 96°
Heat Index: 105°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 71°
4 PM
97°
10 mph
0%
4 PM
97°
Wind: SSW @ 10 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 43%
Wind Chill: 97°
Heat Index: 106°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 70°
5 PM
96°
10 mph
0%
5 PM
96°
Wind: S @ 10 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 43%
Wind Chill: 96°
Heat Index: 105°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 70°
6 PM
95°
10 mph
0%
6 PM
95°
Wind: S @ 10 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 44%
Wind Chill: 95°
Heat Index: 104°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 70°
7 PM
94°
10 mph
0%
7 PM
94°
Wind: S @ 10 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 49%
Wind Chill: 94°
Heat Index: 104°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
8 PM
92°
9 mph
0%
8 PM
92°
Wind: S @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 55%
Wind Chill: 92°
Heat Index: 101°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 73°
9 PM
89°
8 mph
1%
9 PM
89°
Wind: S @ 8 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 62%
Wind Chill: 89°
Heat Index: 98°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 74°
10 PM
86°
8 mph
2%
10 PM
86°
Wind: S @ 8 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 67%
Wind Chill: 86°
Heat Index: 95°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 74°
11 PM
84°
7 mph
3%
11 PM
84°
Wind: S @ 7 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 72%
Wind Chill: 84°
Heat Index: 93°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 74°
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