Heat Wave

Heat is the deadliest weather event. A new initiative hopes to protect St. Louisans from extreme heat that climate change is making worse.

The year in St. Louis’ climate was defined by nights that wouldn’t cool down and a record-setting lack of rain.

A fifth of reported heat-related deaths between 2017 and 2022 were agricultural workers, according to OSHA data. Academics, occupational health specialists and advocacy groups are calling attention to the under-reported impact of climate change on this group from heatwaves.

A week of dangerous heat is taxing air conditioning systems in schools across the region, pushing district leaders to close buildings and dismiss early.

A dangerous heat wave is throwing off the first week of school in districts around the St. Louis region.

Meteorologists expect dangerous heat to stick around for at least another day. Experts urge people to stay indoors if possible.

Crickets chirp faster when it’s hotter outside, according to an old scientific observation. As parts of the world experience record-breaking heat, they’ll be especially busy this summer.

The Muny, one of St. Louis’ biggest outdoor attractions, is bracing for the heat wave moving through the region. The theater will hold its final performance of “Sweeney Todd” today. It’s leaders pledge to do everything they can to keep fans comfortable as the heat index approaches 105 degrees.

This weekend, temperatures across the region could reach as high as 105 degrees. St. Louis and St. Louis County have set up cooling shelters, utility assistance programs and community centers to protect senior citizens, children and the homeless from the heat.

The National Weather Service on Monday issued an excessive heat warning for the St. Louis region that lasts through Wednesday evening with temperatures that can feel as hot as 110 degrees.