Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 3:09PM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index
values of 100 to 105 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ Thursday Night.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase during heat waves.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous heat is expected to persist through
Thursday. Thunderstorms may begin to bring some relief from the
heat for portions of northern Illinois by Thursday afternoon or
evening.
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.
Varoitus voimassa ke klo 23:09 - pe klo 8:00
