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Jefferson City, MO

Right Now
85°
Sunny
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Feels Like: 93°
  • Heat Index: 93°
  • Wind: 12 mph
  • Wind Chill: 85°
  • UV Index: 9 Very High
  • Sunrise: 06:17:48 AM
  • Sunset: 08:10:17 PM
  • Dew Point: 73°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Partly cloudy. Hot. High 92F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight

Clear to partly cloudy. Low near 75F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow

Sunshine along with some cloudy intervals. Hot. High around 95F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

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Weather Alert

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and
central and east central Missouri.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

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.

People in the Saint Louis Metropolitan Area can get information about
cooling centers or energy assistance related to the excessive heat by
calling the United Way of Greater Saint Louis at 800-427-4626, or if
calling from a land line phone dial 2-1-1. You can also call Cool
Down Saint Louis at 314-241-7668.

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Day
Precip
Temp
Sun
1%
75°
92°
Sun Sunday
92°/75°
Plenty of sun. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the mid 70s.

Chance of Rain: 1%

Sunrise: 06:17:48 AM

Sunset: 08:10:17 PM

Humidity: 57%

Wind: S @ 14 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Sunday Night

Clear to partly cloudy. Low near 75F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Mon
10%
77°
95°
Mon Monday
95°/77°
Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the upper 70s.

Chance of Rain: 10%

Sunrise: 06:18:42 AM

Sunset: 08:09:04 PM

Humidity: 60%

Wind: SSW @ 11 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Monday Night

A few clouds. Low 77F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tue
3%
77°
96°
Tue Tuesday
96°/77°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the upper 70s.

Chance of Rain: 3%

Sunrise: 06:19:36 AM

Sunset: 08:07:50 PM

Humidity: 58%

Wind: SW @ 11 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Tuesday Night

A few clouds from time to time. Low 77F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Wed
16%
75°
91°
Wed Wednesday
91°/75°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the mid 70s.

Chance of Rain: 16%

Sunrise: 06:20:30 AM

Sunset: 08:06:35 PM

Humidity: 65%

Wind: SW @ 8 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy skies early. Scattered thunderstorms developing later at night. Low near 75F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.

Thu
51%
72°
88°
Thu Thursday
88°/72°
Morning showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.

Chance of Rain: 51%

Sunrise: 06:21:24 AM

Sunset: 08:05:19 PM

Humidity: 74%

Wind: ESE @ 8 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Thursday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 72F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Fri
33%
73°
86°
Fri Friday
86°/73°
Slight chance of a thunderstorm. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 70s.

Chance of Rain: 33%

Sunrise: 06:22:18 AM

Sunset: 08:04:02 PM

Humidity: 77%

Wind: SE @ 8 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Friday Night

Scattered thunderstorms, especially overnight. Low 73F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Sat
36%
74°
90°
Sat Saturday
90°/74°
A few morning showers. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the mid 70s.

Chance of Rain: 36%

Sunrise: 06:23:12 AM

Sunset: 08:02:43 PM

Humidity: 71%

Wind: SSW @ 8 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Saturday Night

Some clouds and possibly an isolated thunderstorm after midnight. Low 74F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.

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