Weather Alerts For Lonedell, MO

# HEADLINE -------------------- EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SATURDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. WHERE Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. WHEN Until 8 PM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. ISSUED AT Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service St Louis MO HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Monroe IL, Montgomery MO, Saint Louis MO, Boone MO, Callaway MO, Clinton IL, Cole MO, Franklin MO, Gasconade MO, Jefferson MO, Madison IL, Moniteau MO, Osage MO, Randolph IL, Saint Charles MO, Saint Clair IL, Saint Louis City MO, Sainte Genevieve MO, Warren MO, Washington IL Including the cities of Fulton, Sparta, Saint Louis, Columbia, Cahokia, Saint Charles, Alton, Sullivan, Belleville, Edwardsville, Washington, Jefferson City, Chester, and Union