SOUTH ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)-Organizers for Saturday’s Tour De Francis Park bike race tried to tried to stay on schedule, even with remnants of Hurricane Isaac dropping waves of storms on the South City route.

Crews set up tents and signs at the start gate on Nottingham near Tamm Friday.  Those tents stayed up in torrential rains, and even after St. Louis City officials sounded a tornado warning Friday afternoon.  Organizers first stated none of the race would be cancelled.

The City of St. Louis Department of Health has announced that Earline Walker, a 90-year old female, has been confirmed as the City’s sixth heat-related death this year. Walker’s family found her at her residence in the 3000 block of Semple. Window units were present but were blowing hot air. Walker was pronounced dead at 7/24/11 at 9:53 AM.

“It is still unbearably hot for some individuals,” said Health Director Pamela Rice Walker. “If you know someone who does not have an air conditioner or whose air conditioner is broken, please make sure they go to a cooling center during the day."

Residents who do not have an air conditioner or need energy assistance should call the United Way at 1-800-427-4626 or 211 if calling from a land line phone. Assistance can also be obtained by contacting Cool Down St. Louis at 241-7668.