The National Weather Service (NWS) in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Missouri, has issued a Heat Advisory effective from August 24 at 2:33 a.m. until August 25 at 8:00 p.m. Heat index values are expected to reach up to 109 degrees Fahrenheit.
Forecast as of Saturday afternoon, August 24, 2024:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low of around 74. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
- Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 7 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94.
Counties in the Heat Advisory Area
The hot temperatures and high humidity present a risk of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. It is crucial to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure, and remain in air-conditioned environments when possible. Relatives and neighbors, especially the elderly, should be checked on regularly. Outdoor activities should be limited to early morning or evening hours when temperatures are cooler. It is essential to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and to seek immediate medical attention if symptoms of heat-related illnesses appear.
Below is a table listing counties under the Heat Advisory and selected communities within each county.
| County | Communities (Not all are listed) |
|---|---|
| Nodaway | Maryville, Graham, Hopkins, Barnard, Skidmore |
| Worth | Grant City, Allendale, Denver, Worth, Irena |
| Gentry | Albany, Stanberry, Gentry, King City, McFall |
| Harrison | Bethany, Eagleville, Ridgeway, Gilman City, New Hampton |
| Mercer | Princeton, Mercer, Ravanna, Modena, Half Rock |
| Andrew | Savannah, Cosby, Fillmore, Rosendale, Bolckow |
| De Kalb | Maysville, Union Star, Clarksdale, Amity, Osborn |
| Daviess | Gallatin, Jamesport, Pattonsburg, Winston, Altamont |
| Grundy | Trenton, Galt, Laredo, Spickard, Tindall |
| Clinton | Plattsburg, Cameron, Lathrop, Trimble, Gower |
| Caldwell | Kingston, Hamilton, Polo, Braymer, Breckenridge |
| Livingston | Chillicothe, Ludlow, Wheeling, Chula, Utica |
| Ray | Richmond, Lawson, Hardin, Orrick, Camden |
| Carroll | Carrollton, Norborne, Bogard, Bosworth, Tina |
| Lafayette | Lexington, Odessa, Higginsville, Concordia, Bates City |
| Johnson | Warrensburg, Knob Noster, Holden, Leeton, Chilhowee |
| Henry | Clinton, Windsor, Calhoun, Deepwater, Montrose |
