Oppressive Heat to Continue Today

                        

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Lincoln IL

202 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026



ILZ030-031-038-043-044-053-054-061-066-071-072-272000-

/O.UPG.KILX.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260728T0200Z/

/O.EXA.KILX.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260728T0200Z/

Marshall-Woodford-McLean-De Witt-Piatt-Macon-Moultrie-Shelby-

Effingham-Clay-Richland-

Including the cities of Lacon, Eureka, Bloomington, Normal,

Clinton, Monticello, Decatur, Sullivan, Shelbyville, Effingham,

Flora, and Olney

202 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026



...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT MONDAY...

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon heat index

  values up to 115.



* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and southeast

  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.



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. 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.



&&



$$



ILZ045-055-056-062-067-068-073-272000-

/O.EXA.KILX.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260728T0200Z/

Champaign-Douglas-Coles-Cumberland-Jasper-Crawford-Lawrence-

Including the cities of Champaign, Urbana, Tuscola, Charleston,

Mattoon, Greenup, Newton, Robinson, and Lawrenceville

202 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026



...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon heat index

  values of 110 to 115.



* WHERE...Champaign, Douglas, Coles, Cumberland, Jasper,

  Crawford and Lawrence Counties.



* 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.



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. 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.



&&



$$



ILZ027>029-036-037-040>042-047>052-272000-

/O.CON.KILX.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260728T0200Z/

Knox-Stark-Peoria-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-Mason-Logan-Cass-

Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-

Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Canton, Pekin,

Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester,

Jacksonville, Springfield, and Taylorville

202 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026



...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS

EVENING...



* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon and early

  evening 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.



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. Young

children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles

under any circumstances.



When possible reschedule strenuous outdoor 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.



&&



$$



ILZ046-057-063-272000-

/O.NEW.KILX.HT.Y.0005.260727T0702Z-260728T0200Z/

Vermilion-Edgar-Clark-

Including the cities of Danville, Paris, and Marshall

202 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026



...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...Afternoon Heat index values of 105 to 110.



* WHERE...Vermilion, Edgar and Clark Counties.



* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.



* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat

  illnesses to occur.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms could move into area late

  this afternoon or evening, cooling temperatures and heat

  indices.



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. Young

children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles

under any circumstances.



&&



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