Tropical Storm Imelda Forms; Another Round of Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding in the Southwest

Tropical Storm Imelda has formed near the Bahamas Sunday afternoon, and continues to bring heavy rainfall. The risk of significant wind impacts from Imelda along the Southeast coast are decreasing. Another round of showers and storms with a heavy rain and flash flood threat will continue in the Southwest through Monday morning. Read More >

During a heat wave, it is important to spend as much time as possible in an air conditioned environment. The impacts of heat are cumulative, and increase the longer the heat lasts.

If your home does not have air conditioning, many communities have local facilities you can visit to get some time out of the heat. Contact your local municipal government or follow local media for specific locations. Here are some that we are aware of:

Champaign/Urbana: https://champaignil.gov/police/resources/summer-weather-safety/
Decatur Area: https://www.decaturlibrary.org/decatur-cooling-centers
McLean County: https://mcleangis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=409bd2eede6248948fca0eda36ba9ef9
Peoria Metro Area: https://www.cityofeastpeoria.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=511
City of Springfield: https://www.springfield.il.us/Departments/CommunityRelations/Documents/COOLINGCENTERS2023.pdf
State of Illinois (search by ZIP code): https://keepcool.illinois.gov/cooling-centers.html

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Tropical Storm Imelda Forms; Another Round of Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding in the Southwest

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