 An excessive heat warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday for the
counties of Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford, Fulton,
Tazewell, Mason and Logan, including the cities of Galesburg,
Peoria, Havana and Lincoln.High temperatures in the area Tuesday
will be in the upper 90s, with several locations near 100 degrees
along the Illinois River valley. When combined with dew points in
the middle 70s, heat index values will peak in the 105 to 115 degree
range. The period between noon and 6 p.m. will be the primary time
frame for these extreme temperatures and heat index values.
Such levels of heat and humidity are dangerous to human health,
especially elderly or very young people, as well as those with
existing health problems.
Precautionary, preparedness actions: Take extra precautions if
you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous
activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms
of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and
loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
Schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned
environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and
shaded location. Heatstroke is an emergency -- call 911.
An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of
dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot
temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous
situation in which heat illnesses are likely.
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An excessive heat warning is also in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday
for the counties of Schuyler, Cass, Menard, Scott, Morgan and
Sangamon, including the cities of Jacksonville and Springfield.
High temperatures in that area will climb to around 100 degrees
Tuesday afternoon, with dew points in the middle 70s. This will
result in heat index values around 110 degrees. The period between
noon and 6 p.m. will be the primary time frame for these extreme
temperatures and heat index values.
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Online:
NWS excessive heat warning:
http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/
wwatxtget.php?cwa=ilx&wwa=
excessive%20heat%20warning
For more information and updates:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ilx/
[Text from National Weather Service,
Lincoln office] |
