The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, MO, has issued a Heat Advisory and an Excessive Heat Warning affecting 18 counties in north Missouri.
The Heat Advisory, effective until 1 pm on Tuesday, is set to impact areas including Doniphan, Atchison, Nodaway, Worth, Gentry, Harrison, Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler, Holt, Andrew, De Kalb, Daviess, Grundy, Sullivan, Adair, Livingston, Linn, and Macon. During this period, heat index values could reach up to 103 degrees, creating potentially hazardous conditions.
Following the Heat Advisory, an Excessive Heat Warning will take effect from 1 pm on Tuesday until 7 pm on Wednesday. This warning indicates dangerously high heat index values, potentially reaching up to 112 degrees. These extreme temperatures are expected to significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses.
Affected Counties and Cities
The following table lists the counties under the Excessive Heat Warning and some of the cities within these counties:
| County | Cities (not all cities listed) |
|---|---|
| Atchison | Tarkio, Rock Port, Fairfax, Westboro |
| Nodaway | Maryville, Hopkins, Barnard, Clyde |
| Worth | Grant City, Sheridan, Gentryville |
| Gentry | Albany, Stanberry, King City, McFall |
| Harrison | Bethany, Cainsville, Eagleville, Gilman City |
| Mercer | Princeton, Mercer, Ravanna, South Lineville |
| Putnam | Unionville, Lucerne, Powersville, Martinstown |
| Schuyler | Lancaster, Queen City, Downing, Glenwood |
| Holt | Oregon, Mound City, Maitland, Craig |
| Andrew | Savannah, Country Club Village, Amazonia |
| De Kalb | Maysville, Stewartsville, Clarksdale, Amity |
| Daviess | Gallatin, Jamesport, Pattonsburg, Altamont |
| Grundy | Trenton, Galt, Laredo, Spickard |
| Sullivan | Milan, Green City, Humphreys, Winigan |
| Adair | Kirksville, Novinger, Brashear, Gibbs |
| Livingston | Chillicothe, Wheeling, Utica, Avalon |
| Linn | Brookfield, Marceline, Laclede, Meadville |
| Macon | Macon, La Plata, Bevier, Elmer |
Residents in these areas are urged to take necessary precautions to stay safe during this period.
Safety Precautions
The National Weather Service advises the following precautions:
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Stay in air-conditioned rooms.
- Stay out of the sun.
- Check on relatives and neighbors.
- Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Those working or spending time outside are encouraged to take extra precautions, including wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, scheduling strenuous activities early in the morning or evening, and knowing the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
