Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
024 WWUS83 KILX 192037 SPSILX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Lincoln IL 337 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2024 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-200900- 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 Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka, Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville 337 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2024 ...HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS CONTINUE INTO THIS WEEKEND... Hot and humid weather will prevail into this weekend over central and southeast IL. The hottest days will be Friday and Saturday when temperatures climb into the mid 90s, and afternoon heat index values peak near or above 100 degrees. If working outside this week, be sure to drink plenty of water, wear loose-fitting and light-colored clothing, and take frequent breaks in air-conditioned locations. Be sure to check on those most vulnerable to the heat, including children and the elderly. Provide shade and fresh water for outdoor pets and livestock, and check the backseat of your vehicle when transporting children. $$ 37