With the entire state of Missouri under an Excessive Heat Warning for the next few days, it is important to remember ways to keep cool around Central MO. If you do not have air conditioning or know someone who doesn't, there are cooling centers they can go to in order to get some relief. I have listed them below.
Columbia Cooling Centers
ARC, 1707 W. Ash St., Red Bus Line
Armory Sports and Community Center, 701 E. Ash, Blue Bus Line
Columbia Public Library, 100 W. Broadway, Red Bus Line
Columbia Mall, 2300 Bernadette Dr., Green and Blue Bus Lines
Columbia/Boone County Health Dept., 1005 W. Worley, Green Bus Line
Columbia Parks and Recreation Office, 601 Business Loop 70, Blue Bus Line
Oakland Senior Center, 1301 Vandiver Dr. Ste. Q, Orange Bus Line
Paquin Towers, 1201 Paquin Street, Red Bus Line
Don't forget if you must be outdoors, or you work outdoors, drink plenty of water. Keep yourself hydrated. Wear light colored, loose fitting clothing. Do not forget to wear sunscreen. That sun has been a scorcher the past couple of days. If you have pets, be sure and check on them. Do not leave them outside for long periods of time, and make sure they have water. Also, check on the elderly, this heat is brutal.
What is the reason for the Heat? Well there is an upper level ridge over the top of us and that causes sinking air within the atmosphere making it difficult for any convective development. All you can do is hope that a pulse thunderstorm will pop up in your area helping to cool things down just a bit, but most of us are staying dry the next couple of days. Stay cool and try to beat the heat!
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