WEATHER OFFICIALS SAY HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING Anyone planning to be outside over the next few days is being advised to take precautions for the high temperatures that will be hitting Southeast Missouri.
Warning Coordination Meteorologist Rick Shanklin with the National Weather Service says that heat indexes could top out at around 105 degrees.
RICK SHANKLIN:
An excessive heat watch means that a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected, in which a dangerous situation of heat illnesses is possible. For a warning on the other hand, heat illnesses are not just possible but are likely for those who have prolonged exposure to the heat and humidity, whether outdoors or in an air-conditioned home or other place. For our region we expect heat indices to peek around 105 degrees each afternoon through Sunday, as high temperatures reach the mid-nineties combined with the high humidity. One key factor in heat exposure is the duration, therefore given this extended bout of heat and humidity, it’s especially important to follow these precautions: drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room when possible, and reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening whenever you can. Otherwise if outdoors, stay out of the Sun as much as possible and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning and check up on relatives and neighbors. It's also vital that children or pets never be left in cars even for a few minutes. Remember, look before you lock.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory that will go into effect at noon today and continue through 7 pm on Sunday.
DWI SATURATION OPERATIONS SCHEDULED FOR SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol say that multiple DWI enforcement operations have been scheduled for the near future in Southeast Missouri.
Captain Jeffrey Vitale tells KWOC News that Troop E officers will be conducting three driving while intoxicated saturation enforcement operations in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies.
Vitale says that these operations enhance their efforts in removing impaired drivers from the highways.
PIPE CLOSURE TO CAUSE CLOSURE OF BUTLER COUNTY ROAD TODAY
Route H in Butler County will be temporarily closed today so crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation can perform a pipe replacement.
The section of roadway to be closed is located between County Road 255 and County Road 260.
Work is scheduled to be performed from 7:30 am to 4 pm.
ATHLETE PHYSICALS SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW IN POPLAR BLUFF
Poplar Bluff High School and Junior High student athletes can get a free physical done Thursday at the High School.
Physicals will be conducted beginning at 5:30 pm on Thursday, July 20th for athletes in the 7th and 8th grades, beginning at 6:30 for 9th and 10th grades, and beginning at 7:30 for 11th and 12th grades.
Poplar Bluff Athletic Director Kent Keith tells KWOC News that the MSHSAA Dead Period for Sports and Activities will be Saturday, July 22nd through Sunday, July 30th.
The first day of practice for High School Fall Sports is Monday, July 31st and the first day of practice for Junior High Fall Sports is Monday, August 14th.
ONE TEEN KILLED, ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED, IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK IN IRON COUNTY
One teenager has died, while another has serious injuries, following a single vehicle wreck in Iron County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 16 year old male from Lesterville was driving on Route K, near Annapolis, Monday night when his vehicle ran off the side of the road, struck a tree, and overturned.
A passenger in the vehicle, 18 year old Dawson Danback, of Annapolis, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver suffered serious injuries and was flown to a St. Louis hospital.
MAINTANCE UNDERWAY ON DUNKLIN COUNTY BIDGE
Officials with the Missouri Department of Transportation say that maintenance is underway on a bridge in Dunklin County.
Route A in Dunklin County is being reduced to one lane between County Roads 525 and 526 for the maintenance.
Work will continue from 8 am to 3 pm both today and tomorrow.
GAS LEAK CAUSED BRIDGE IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS TO BE CLOSED YESTERDAY
A bridge on Highway 67 in Pocahontas was temporarily closed yesterday due to a natural gas leak.
The bridge was closed at approximately 5 pm after a construction crew struck a gas line in the area.
According to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, the bridge was reopened later Tuesday evening.
BRIDGE REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS ON HIGHWAY 80 IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
Route 80 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.
MoDOT officials say that the bridge is located over I-55 at Exit 58.
Work is set to be performed today from 7 am to 3 pm.
