Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: Scott City MO

Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
233 AM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

ILZ080-084-088-092-093-KYZ001>004-MOZ076-086-087-100-107>112-114-
242100-
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Perry IL-Jackson-Union-Alexander-Pulaski-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-
Ballard-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-Ripley-
Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
Including the cities of Pinckneyville, Carbondale, Murphysboro,
Jonesboro, Cairo, Mound City, Hickman, Clinton, Bardwell,
Wickliffe, Perryville, Marble Hill, Cape Girardeau, Jackson,
Piedmont, Van Buren, Doniphan, Poplar Bluff, Bloomfield,
Sikeston, Charleston, and New Madrid
233 AM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 expected.

* WHERE...All of southeast Missouri, and adjacent portions of
  southern Illinois and western Kentucky. The Advisory is in
  effect for counties along and west of the Mississippi River.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

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

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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