St. Louis, Missouri – Missouri’s heat emergency will intensify Saturday, July 26th, with heat index values soaring to 114°F across the St. Louis metro area. Daytime highs will reach the mid-to-upper 90s, and city officials are urging residents to limit outdoor exposure, especially along major roadways like I-64 and I-70 where asphalt temperatures can exceed 130°F.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 for St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and nearby counties in Illinois and Missouri. Saturday’s high will reach 95°F with oppressive humidity, prompting health officials to warn of elevated heat illness risk.
Residents are urged to stay indoors, use air conditioning, and hydrate frequently. Cooling centers are open throughout the metro area. Call 2-1-1 or the United Way at 800-427-4626 for local assistance. Pets should never be left outside or in vehicles.
The heat will dominate the weekend, but brief thunderstorm chances return Sunday afternoon and again by midweek. No widespread relief is expected until at least Wednesday.
🌡️ Five-Day Forecast for St. Louis (Starting Saturday, July 26th):
- Saturday: High 95°F, heat index near 114°F. Mostly sunny, slight storm chance after 1 p.m.
- Sunday: High 97°F, partly cloudy. Slight chance of p.m. storms.
- Monday: High 99°F. Hot and sunny.
- Tuesday: High 96°F. Extreme heat continues. 20% chance of storms in the evening.
- Wednesday: High 92°F. Increasing storm chances by afternoon.
