Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 1:12PM CDT until July 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 11:12am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 106. For the Heat Advisory, heat
index values up to 103 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Area Description:
Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: