Warning Description: Excessive Heat Warning

Warning Date: 4:07 PM CDT on June 27, 2009

WarningSum:...Excessive Heat Warning Remains In Effect Until 7 Pm Cdt This
Evening...

Warning Message:Heat index readings between 105 and 110 will continue through the
afternoon into the early evening. Conditions will become less
oppressive later this evening as the temperature cools.
A cold front will deliver some much needed relief tonight...
returning temperatures to seasonable or slightly below normal
levels.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Children...the elderly...and people with chronic ailments are
usually the first to suffer from the heat. Heat exhaustion...
cramps...or in extreme cases...heat stroke...can result from
prolonged exposure to these conditions. Friends...relatives...or
neighbors should check on people who may be at risk.
Many people avoid using air conditioning because of the cost. In
times of extreme heat and humidity...this can be a fatal mistake!
Many towns and cities...social agencies...and utilities have
financial assistance available for those in need. If you have air
conditioning be sure to use it...it can truly make the difference
between life and death.
Even healthy people should stop outdoor activities in these times
of extreme heat and humidity. If you must be outside...drink
plenty of water or other non-alcoholic beverages and take
frequent breaks in the shade.
People in the St. Louis metropolitan area can get information on
cooling centers or energy assistance related to the excessive
heat by calling the United way of greater St. Louis at 800-427-
4626.