{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.875cdbf9b5b58cfdbfe2e0a933cdff19d4d8d486.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Heat Advisory issued September 15 at 11:53AM CDT until September 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-15","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.875cdbf9b5b58cfdbfe2e0a933cdff19d4d8d486.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS St Louis MO"},"word_count":276,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued September 15 at 11:53AM CDT until September 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Bond; Clinton; Marion; Washington; Randolph; Madison; St. Clair; Monroe; Moniteau; Cole; Osage; Gasconade; Warren; St. Charles; Franklin; St. Louis; St. Louis City; Jefferson; Crawford; Washington; St. Francois; Ste. Genevieve; Iron; Madison; Reynolds\n**Issued by:** NWS St Louis MO\n**Sent:** 2026-09-15T11:53:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-15T11:53:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-16T03:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106.\n\n* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and\ncentral, east central, and southeast Missouri.\n\n* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat\nillnesses.\n\n## Instructions\nDrink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of\nthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and\npets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any\ncircumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time\noutside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early\nmorning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion\nand heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when\npossible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety\nand Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks\nin shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat\nshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an\nemergency! Call 9 1 1.\n\nPeople in the Saint Louis Metropolitan Area can get information about\ncooling centers or energy assistance related to the excessive heat by\ncalling the United Way of Greater Saint Louis at 800-427-4626, or if\ncalling from a land line phone dial 2-1-1. You can also call Cool\nDown Saint Louis at 314-241-7668."}