Summer Heat

June was the warmest month compared to normal, while July was slightly cooler than normal and August was right near normal.

The law went into effect January 1, 2024.

Summer is a time for being outdoors, but experts say Missourians should take precautions to keep a fun day in the sun from becoming a serious medical problem.

When it’s hot outside, people tend to reach for the water. But too much of a good thing can be a problem. Recently, a young woman died from drinking too much water in a short amount of time, and a young boy was hospitalized after doing the same thing.

Exposure to extreme heat, and especially prolonged exposure, can cause serious health complications, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

The hot weather of summer means a lot more swimming to cool down but thee are some safety tips one should take to keep everyone safe during a dip.

With the temperatures increasing as much of they have been, it's good to know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

The WBGT measures heat stress to keep student athletes safer in excessive heat.

Water intoxication can affect anyone.

We will hear the term "heat index" quite a bit this week.