Wednesday to mark hottest day of 2019 yet; weather service urges people to stay cool
Temperatures around the metro area are expected to break into the mid-90s Wednesday with the heat index soaring into the low 100s.
The National Weather Service St. Louis branch announced that Wednesday will be the hottest day the metro area has seen this year with dangerous heat expected.
High temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s around the area, but the heat index could be as high as 106, the NWS said.
A heat advisory will be in effect due to the heat.
The NWS is urging people to drink plenty of water, avoid strenuous activity during the hotter parts of the day, check on the elderly and never leave children or pets in cars.
This story was originally published July 9, 2019 at 5:28 PM.
Kavahn Mansouri
Belleville News-Democrat