ST. LOUIS — After a hot weekend in St. Louis, the humidity is creeping back into our area for Tuesday.
Afternoon highs have been in the low to mid 90s since Saturday. Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 90s for Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. Humidity levels will also increase a bit ahead of the front.
This combination will result in heat indices climbing above 105 degrees for portions of the area, including metro St. Louis.
Fortunately, this will be a quick hit of dangerous heat. The cold front will move through late Tuesday with little to no rain or storms expected. Cooler, less humid air should return to the region from Wednesday through the rest of the week.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan area.
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The Weather First Team will use "Storm Alert" to refer to life-threatening or major-impact weather conditions in our region. "Weather Alert" refers to nuisance or disruptive weather and is indicated by orange icons and bars in our weather graphics on TV and online.
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A reminder to check on your older neighbors and make sure they are using the air conditioning and that it is working properly. Drink plenty of water and take plenty of breaks if outside. Avoid strenuous activity during the afternoon hours and stay out of the sun if possible.
If you are in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, information about cooling centers or energy assistance related to the excessive heat is available by calling the United Way of Greater Saint Louis at 800-427-4626, or if calling from a landline phone, dial 211. Cool Down Saint Louis can be reached at 314-241-7668.
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