A heat advisory has been extended through Saturday in East Central Illinois. The National Weather Service says temperatures in the 90s, combined with very high relative humidity, will produce heat index temperatures from 105 to 110 degrees in the afternoon and evening through Saturday. The weather service originally had said the heat advisory was through Thursday, then extended it to Friday and, on Thursday afternoon, extended the advisory through Saturday.

The weather service also says that as the heat wave lingers, its effects will worse, meaning more danger of heat exhaustion or heat stroke for those spending time outdoors, especially if they are working hard or very active at play. The heat is worse in cities, which trap the heat for longer times. The heat is especially dangerous for children, the elderly and those with medical conditions, the weather service says.

Leaving a child or pet in an enclosed vehicle, even for a short time, can be deadly. The weather service advises people to stay out of the sun, stay in air-conditioned spaces, drink plenty of water and check up on friends and neighbors. The weather service says a front should move through the area on Saturday evening, bringing a break from the heat and humidity.

–courtesy: NWS, www.iqesda.com

…Heat advisory now in effect until 7 PM CDT Friday…

* Temps/heat index…afternoon high temperatures in the mid 90s
with heat index values around 105 Thursday and Friday.

* 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.

Children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during hot weather when the car interior can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes!

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…Heat advisory in effect until 7 PM CDT Wednesday…

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a heat advisory…which is in effect until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* Temps/heat index…heat index values to around 105.

* 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.

Children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during hot weather when the car interior can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes!

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…Flash Flood Watch in effect from 1 am CDT Wednesday through Thursday morning…

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of Illinois and Indiana…
including the following areas…in Illinois…Cook…De Kalb…
dupage…Ford…Grundy…Iroquois…Kane…Kankakee…
Kendall…La Salle…Lee…Livingston…Ogle and will. In
Indiana…Benton…Jasper…Lake in…Newton and Porter.

* From 1 am CDT Wednesday through Thursday morning.

* Showers and thunderstorms are expected to redevelop later this
evening and impact areas that have already been inundated by
heavy rains in the last 24 hours. Additional heavy rainfall on
already saturated ground could lead to flash flooding tonight (Tues).

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.

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…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).

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…Funnel clouds possible this afternoon…

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will affect the area today…with the greatest concentration of these showers and thunderstorms expected south of a Fairbury to Milford in Iroquois County. The atmospheric conditions are favorable for the development of funnel clouds that normally protrude a few hundred feet downward from the parent cloud…rotate or spin like a top…and last a few minutes before dissipating.

The atmospheric conditions these funnels are developing in do not support strong…damaging tornadoes. However…on rare occasions these funnels can briefly touch the ground.

If threatening weather approaches…move indoors to a place of safety. The National Weather Service will continue to closely monitor the situation. Please forward reports of funnel sightings to the ESDA or nearest law enforcement agency for relay to the National Weather Service.

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…Hot and humid conditions today…

The combination of high temperatures in the low 90s and dew points in the low to mid 70s…will produce heat index readings around 100 today into early this evening. The highest heat index values are expected in north central Illinois this afternoon. Despite heat index values below advisory criteria…if outdoors you should avoid strenuous activity.

A cold front will approach from the northwest late tonight into Thursday. This front will slow across the area on Thursday which will result in hot and humid conditions again Thursday afternoon with peak afternoon heat index values of around 100 again…mainly south of Interstate 80.

courtesy: NWS, www.iqesda.com