⚠️ Heat Advisory – Boone; Moniteau; Cole; Osage; Callaway; Gasconade; Crawford; Reynolds – Saturday, September 5, 2026

Heat Advisory issued September 5 at 12:29PM CDT until September 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Details

* WHAT…For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 106. For the Heat Advisory, heat index
values up to 101 expected.

* WHERE…Boone MO, Callaway MO, Cole MO, Moniteau MO, Osage MO,
Crawford MO, Gasconade MO, and Reynolds MO Counties.

* WHEN…For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Instructions

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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.