Morgan County, IL
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 07/27 8:05 AM CDT – Monday 07/27 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lincoln IL
What
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115.
Where
Portions of central and west central Illinois.
When
Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
Impacts
Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
Additional Details
Thunderstorms could move into area late this afternoon or evening, cooling temperatures and heat indices.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
When possible reschedule outdoor strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.
Areas Impacted
- Knox
- Stark
- Peoria
- Fulton
- Tazewell
- Schuyler
- Mason
- Logan
- Cass
- Menard
- Scott
- Morgan
- Sangamon
- Christian
Tips to Stay Safe
An Extreme Heat Warning means that extremely dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. You must take precautions to protect yourself and others from extreme heat.
- Stay inside in air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or local cooling center.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear loose, light-colored clothing.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for a cooler day.
- If you must be outdoors, take longer and more frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
- Bring pets indoors if possible. If pets are left outside, make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water.
- Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Work Week Forecast
Created by the NWS Lincoln WFO
While the work week starts off with oppressive heat, a cold front will bring temperatures back to more comfortable levels the remainder of the week. Another thick amount of smoke will move into the area on Tuesday, though this should mainly be aloft and not significantly reduce visibility at the surface.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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