EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING TO CONTINUE FOR MOST OF THE WEEKEND

Oppressively hot temperatures have settled in over Southeast Missouri and weather officials say the temperatures will continue for most of the weekend.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for many counties in Southeast Missouri, including Carter, Ripley, Butler, Wayne, Stoddard, and New Madrid, until 7 pm on Sunday.

Officials say that dangerously high temperatures and humidity could quickly cause heat stress or heat stroke if precautions are not taken.

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING TO BEGIN AT NOON 

Parts of Southeast Missouri will be under an Excessive Heat Warning beginning at noon today.  

According to the National Weather Service, the warning will be in effect from noon until 7 pm on Sunday and maximum afternoon heat index values from ranging from around 105 to 110 degrees are expected. 

Remember to drink plenty of fluids. Try to stay in an air-conditioned room and out of the sun if possible.  

Never leave pets, children, or the elderly unattended in parked vehicles.

BUTLER COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER INMATE DIES OF NATURAL CAUSES 

An inmate at the Butler County Justice Center has died.  

Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs tells KWOC News that 44 year old Donald Ray Herrold III, of Poplar Bluff, was found unresponsive in the shower on Monday.  

An officer administrated CPR and Herrold was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Butler County Coroner Andy Moore says that an autopsy was performed Tuesday morning that revealed that Herrold had a fatal upper respiratory infection and has had this issue for a long time.  

Moore also stated that Herrold’s death had nothing to do with his incarceration.