Weather Alert Day: Feels like the triple digits through Monday
UPDATES:
Monday Morning Update:
This morning's update extends the Heat Advisory for few our southern most counties through Tuesday, as rain and clouds keep most of us cooler on Tuesday.
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The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for dangerous heat for the first half of the workweek. A Heat Advisory is in effect through Monday night across the entire state.
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SETUP
High pressure out to our west is sending winds from the south/southwest into our region, increasing the heat and humidity over Mid-Missouri. Highs reach the upper 90s with dew points in the 70s. That combination will create dangerously hot conditions if you're exposed for a prolonged period of time.
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IMPACTS
Each afternoon until Tuesday will run the risk of 105+ degree heat. Try to limit your time outdoors during the peak of the day; the heat index can already reach well above 90 degrees before noon.
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It's a good idea to keep pets inside with plenty of water and avoid the hottest parts of the day for bathroom breaks.
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Know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. A person with heat stroke will suffer from a throbbing headache, stop sweating, have dry, hot skin, and a body temperature above 103. Call 911 immediately if suffering from these symptoms.