HEAT INDEX READINGS REACH OVER 110 DEGREES IN PARTS OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI ON SUNDAY
A hot weekend saw heat index reading reach around 110 degrees in parts of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, while many areas had the heat index get into the triple digits during the afternoon on Sunday, the heat index reading in Kennett was recorded at 113 degrees at 2 pm.
In the Pocahontas area of Northeast Arkansas, the heat index was recorded at 110 degrees.
According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook, each afternoon this week offers the potential for some of our listening area to experience afternoon heat indices from the upper 90s to near 105.
The outlook says that Thursday looks to be the hottest.
The American Red Cross has released some safety tips for staying safe during the summer heat wave, including staying hydrated and indoors when possible, avoiding strenuous activities, and trying to eat small meals more often.
Red Cross Heat Wave Safety Tips:
Prepare. Discuss heat safety precautions with members of your household. Have a plan for what to do if the power goes out.
Dress for the heat. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays. It is also a good idea to wear hats or to use an umbrella.
Stay hydrated. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine, which dehydrate the body.
Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid high-protein foods, which increase metabolic heat.
Slow down and avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4 and 7 a.m. Take frequent breaks.
Stay indoors when possible. If air-conditioning is not available, stay on the lowest floor out of the sunshine. Remember that electric fans do not cool, they simply circulate the air.
Be a good neighbor. During heat waves, check in on family, friends and neighbors who are elderly or ill and those who do not have air conditioning. Check on your animals frequently, too, to make sure they are not suffering from the heat.
Learn Red Cross first aid and CPR/AED.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN BOATING ACCIDENT ON CLEARWATER LAKE
An area woman was injured Friday while boating on Clearwater Lake.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a pontoon boat was approaching a gas dock in Reynolds County when a passenger slipped and was caught between the dock and the vessel.
The passenger, identified as 28 year old Angelia Turner, of Ellington, suffered serious injuries.
She was flown to a St. Louis hospital.
TEENAGER FLOWN TO ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWING WRECK NEAR DEXTER
A Stoddard County teenager has been flown to a regional hospital following a wreck early Sunday morning.
According to authorities, 19 year old Dawson Moore, of Bloomfield, was driving on Missouri Highway 25 when his vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a utility pole.
Moore suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was flown to a St. Louis hospital.
Officials say the wreck occurred a quarter mile south of Dexter shortly after 2:30 am Sunday.
TWO ARRESTED IN RIPLEY COUNTY ON HEROIN AND METH CHARGES
A drug bust in Ripley County led to the arrest of two people over the weekend.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 38 year old Alfred Queen, of Doniphan, and 37 year old Maggie Flannigan, of Fairdealing, were each taken into custody Sunday afternoon on felony charges of possession of heroin and possession of methamphetamine.
They are also each facing charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.
VINE STREET REOPENED IN POPLAR BLUFF
Crews in Poplar Bluff have reopened an area road following an over two week closure.
The Poplar Bluff Street Department announced on Friday that Vine Street has reopened.
The street had been closed near Westwood Boulevard since July 7th so that crews could replace both lanes of the old concrete.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT CAUSES CLOSURE OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI ROAD
Route A in Pemiscot County will be closed beginning today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can replace culverts under the roadway.
MoDOT officials tell us that the work zone is located from Route 412 to Route EE.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday, August 5th from 6 am to 4:30 pm, daily.
