Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
539 WWUS83 KILX 180931 SPSILX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Lincoln IL 431 AM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-182300- 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 431 AM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...EXTENDED PERIOD OF HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS EXPECTED INTO THIS WEEKEND... An extended period of hot and humid conditions is expected across central and southeast Illinois into this weekend. Daily high temperatures will be in the upper 80s to mid 90s today through Sunday, with afternoon heat indices peaking in the mid 90s to near 100 degrees. Heat indices could even top 100 degrees Friday and Saturday afternoon. This high heat and humidity lasting for several days may be hazardous for sensitive and vulnerable populations. 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. $$ 07