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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service St Louis MO
144 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

ILZ064-069-070-074-079-100>102-MOZ047>049-059>065-072>075-084-085-
099-152145-
/O.CON.KLSX.HT.Y.0012.260915T1600Z-260916T0000Z/
Bond IL-Clinton IL-Marion IL-Washington IL-Randolph IL-Madison IL-
Saint Clair IL-Monroe IL-Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Gasconade
MO-Warren MO-Saint Charles MO-Franklin MO-Saint Louis MO-Saint
Louis City MO-Jefferson MO-Crawford MO-Washington MO-Saint
Francois MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
Including the cities of Centralia, Cahokia, Edwardsville, Union,
Farmington, Chester, Washington, Salem, Saint Louis, Jefferson City,
Sullivan, Belleville, Alton, Saint Charles, and Sparta
144 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

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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