/tags/extreme-heat Extreme heat en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:29:36 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-25/st-ann-woman-died-heat-wave-apartment-ameren-shut-off-power Ameren Missouri has disconnected more than 100,000 households that were behind on their bills in the past year. Advocates say Missouri laws need to change to better protect people in extreme heat. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:29:36 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-25/st-ann-woman-died-heat-wave-apartment-ameren-shut-off-power Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2025-06-20/a-heat-wave-will-soon-flame-st-louis-it-could-feel-like-109-degrees-starting-saturday During the heat wave, Red Cross shelters for tornado victims will also serve as cooling shelters for people who were affected by the storm. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:03:27 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-20/a-heat-wave-will-soon-flame-st-louis-it-could-feel-like-109-degrees-starting-saturday Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2025-06-03/trees-tornado-summer-north-st-louis-hot-deadly The powerful May tornado tore down thousands of trees. That could mean the neighborhoods with the most damage feel even hotter as summer approaches. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-03/trees-tornado-summer-north-st-louis-hot-deadly Kate Grumke /law-order/2025-05-12/missouri-sued-over-excessive-heat-at-prison-in-jefferson-city The lawsuit filed Monday by the MacArthur Justice Center says conditions at Algoa Correctional Center in the summer violate the constitutional rights of people detained there. Mon, 12 May 2025 18:16:59 GMT /law-order/2025-05-12/missouri-sued-over-excessive-heat-at-prison-in-jefferson-city Rachel Lippmann /health-science-environment/2025-01-13/st-louis-just-missed-breaking-heat-record-2024 St. Louis is set to feel like Texas if the warming trend continues, a local scientist says. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-13/st-louis-just-missed-breaking-heat-record-2024 Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2024-11-22/st-louis-extreme-heat-plan Heat is the deadliest weather event. A new initiative hopes to protect St. Louisans from extreme heat that climate change is making worse. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-11-22/st-louis-extreme-heat-plan Kate Grumke /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-12/why-this-summer-was-hotter-drier-and-wetter-than-normal Extreme weather fluctuations jeopardize the lives and livelihoods of people in the Midwest region. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:19:20 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-12/why-this-summer-was-hotter-drier-and-wetter-than-normal Ulaa Kuziez /news-briefs/2024-08-29/hot-muggy-weather-southwest-illinois-ties-heat-record-corn-sweat Humidity can bring the heat index up significantly, and “corn sweat” only adds to the moisture in the air. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:12:12 GMT /news-briefs/2024-08-29/hot-muggy-weather-southwest-illinois-ties-heat-record-corn-sweat Meredith Howard /health-science-environment/2024-08-27/extreme-heat-common-experts-warn-dangerous-kids Thirty-four Missouri residents — aged 11 months to 96 years — died due to heat-related illness in 2023, according to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:59:01 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-08-27/extreme-heat-common-experts-warn-dangerous-kids Rebecca Smith /news-briefs/2024-08-26/st-louis-region-108-degree-heat-index-dangerous-temperatures A heat advisory is in effect until Tuesday evening. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:10:38 GMT /news-briefs/2024-08-26/st-louis-region-108-degree-heat-index-dangerous-temperatures Kate Grumke