HEAT ADVISORY, COOLING CENTERS AVAILABLE
Heat Advisory
Statement as of 11:56 AM EDT on July 23, 2010
…Heat advisory remains in effect until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening…
….. Seek shelter in area Cooling Centers, if necessary…..
* Temps/heat index…heat index values will continue to increase
today with values around 105 degrees by the early afternoon.
* Impacts…increased risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke for
individuals working outdoors or engaged in strenuous
activities.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids…stay in an air-conditioned room…stay out of the sun…and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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COOLING CENTERS >
‘Cooling Centers’ are available today for local/area citizens needing relief from the extreme heat. The NWS has issued a Heat Advisory from mid-morning thru 7 pm. Temps will be in the 95 degree range with a heat index near 107. Isolated T-storms are likely.
The cooling centers will be at the First Assembly of God Church in Watseka, Trinity Church in Watseka, Community Center in Crescent City and the Zion Lutheran Church in Clifton, Department of Human Services on Walnut Street, Watseka. Any other churches, government buildings or civic groups that can provide a cool setting for those in need can contact Iroquois County ESDA (815-432-6997).
courtesy: NWS, www.iqesda.com
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