…EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY…
- WHAT…Heat index values up to 105.
- WHERE…Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. - WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT Friday.
- IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Hot and humid conditions will continue today with peak afternoon heat indices of 95 to 105. Little relief from the heat will be seen tonight. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the Interstate 80 corridor on south. A Heat Advisory is in effect north of Interstate 80.
Thunderstorms are possible in the Highway 20 corridor, especially this afternoon and evening. No severe storms are expected but brief downpours are possible.
Another round of thunderstorms is possible after midnight for areas north of Highway 30. No severe storms are expected but lightning and brief downpours are possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
The heat and humidity will continue through the work week and into the first half of the weekend. Peak heat indices of 95 to 105 are expected.
The Extreme Heat Warning continues along and south of Interstate 80s through Friday. A Heat Advisory remains in effect north of Interstate 80 through Thursday.
There is a daily risk of thunderstorms with areas north of Interstate 80 being favored.
The Storm Prediction Center has a Marginal, level 1 out of 5, Risk for severe storms both Thursday and Friday. The primary risk is damaging winds with hail a secondary risk.
***Courtesy of the National Weather Service***
