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Dangerous heat to continue through Saturday: Exercise cautions

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[July 06, 2012]  Early Friday morning, the National Weather Service in Lincoln announced that an excessive heat warning remains in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday.

This warning is for the counties of Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell, McLean, Schuyler, Mason, Logan, DeWitt, Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, Cass,
Menard, Scott, Morgan, Sangamon, Christian, Macon, Moultrie, Douglas, Coles, Edgar, Shelby, Cumberland, Clark, Effingham, Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland and Lawrence,
including the cities of Galesburg, Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Havana, Lincoln, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, Charleston, Mattoon, Shelbyville, Effingham, Flora and Lawrenceville.

Temperatures: High temperatures today and Saturday will range from 103 to 107 degrees. These extremely high temperatures combined with moderately high relative humidity will produce oppressive heat index values of 108 to 113 each afternoon. Little relief from the heat will occur at night, as overnight heat index values will remain above 75 degrees.

Effects: The effects of heat are cumulative and worsen as excessive heat continues for several days. Prolonged exposure to the heat may quickly result in heat exhaustion or heatstroke, especially if your body is working hard.

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Precautionary, preparedness actions:

An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously high temperatures will occur. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety & 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. Heatstroke is an emergency; call 911.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing, and drink plenty of water. Never leave children or pets in an enclosed vehicle, as temperatures inside will quickly reach lethal levels.

[Text from National Weather Service announcement received from the Logan County Emergency Management Agency]

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