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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
141 PM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-280200-
/O.CON.KILX.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260728T0200Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-
Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-
Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-
Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Marshall, Galesburg, Greenup, Newton,
Pekin, Normal, Danville, Decatur, Shelbyville, Peoria, Flora,
Lincoln, Robinson, Lawrenceville, Canton, Champaign, Beardstown,
Taylorville, Springfield, Charleston, Winchester, Lacon,
Petersburg, Toulon, Bloomington, Rushville, Clinton, Havana,
Monticello, Urbana, Paris, Jacksonville, Effingham, Sullivan,
Eureka, Tuscola, Olney, and Mattoon
141 PM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

* 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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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.

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.

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