Extreme Heat Watch issued August 30 at 12:27PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 102 to 108 degrees, and morning lows from 75 to 80 degrees, possible for several consecutive days.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Clinton IL, Washington IL, Madison IL, Monroe IL, Randolph IL, and Saint Clair IL Counties. In Missouri, Saint Charles MO, Saint Louis City MO, and Saint Louis MO Counties.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to near-record afternoon temperatures, warm morning lows may provide little relief, especially Wednesday through Friday.
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Current Conditions
93°
Feels like 102°
Sunny
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Sunshine and hot; start of a period of much warmer weather
Precipitation Chance: 1%
Sunrise:
6:28 AM
Sunset:
7:34 PM
UV Index: 7
Wind: S 8.1 mph
Humidity: 43%
Sunday Night
66° - Mostly clear
Clear to partly cloudy
Precipitation Chance: 1%
Moon Phase: WaningGibbous
Wind: S 5.8 mph
Humidity: 75%
Monday
08/31
2%
98° /
70°
↓
Monday
98° - Hot
Sweltering heat with times of clouds and sun; caution advised if outside for extended periods of time
Precipitation Chance: 2%
Sunrise:
6:29 AM
Sunset:
7:33 PM
UV Index: 7
Wind: SSW 9.2 mph
Humidity: 47%
Monday Night
70° - Mostly clear
Mainly clear and humid
Precipitation Chance: 5%
Moon Phase: WaningGibbous
Wind: S 5.8 mph
Humidity: 77%
Tuesday
09/01
8%
99° /
71°
↓
Tuesday
99° - Hot
Mostly sunny and very hot; caution advised if outside for extended periods of time
Precipitation Chance: 8%
Sunrise:
6:29 AM
Sunset:
7:31 PM
UV Index: 7
Wind: SSW 8.1 mph
Humidity: 48%
Tuesday Night
71° - Clear
Clear, warm and humid
Precipitation Chance: 8%
Moon Phase: WaningGibbous
Wind: S 5.8 mph
Humidity: 78%
Wednesday
09/02
9%
99° /
72°
↓
Wednesday
99° - Hot
Mostly sunny and very hot; caution advised if outside for extended periods of time
Precipitation Chance: 9%
Sunrise:
6:30 AM
Sunset:
7:30 PM
UV Index: 7
Wind: WSW 4.6 mph
Humidity: 47%
Wednesday Night
72° - Clear
Clear, warm and humid
Precipitation Chance: 8%
Moon Phase: WaningGibbous
Wind: S 5.8 mph
Humidity: 78%
Thursday
09/03
9%
99° /
72°
↓
Thursday
99° - Hot
Mostly sunny and sweltering heat; caution advised if outside for extended periods of time
Precipitation Chance: 9%
Sunrise:
6:31 AM
Sunset:
7:28 PM
UV Index: 7
Wind: W 5.8 mph
Humidity: 48%
Thursday Night
72° - Clear
Clear, warm and humid
Precipitation Chance: 8%
Moon Phase: WaningGibbous
Wind: S 4.6 mph
Humidity: 79%
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