Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Monday
...Dangerous Combination of High Heat and Humidity Forecast Through Monday... ...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ MONDAY...
* TEMPERATURE...Low to mid 90s.
* HEAT INDICES...Peak heat indices of 100 to 105.
* IMPACTS...The extended duration of heat will lead to hazardous conditions, particularly for the elderly and those with pre- existing health conditions.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BOONE ... DE KALB ... DUPAGE ... FORD ... GRUNDY ... IROQUOIS ... KANE ... KANKAKEE ... KENDALL ... LA SALLE ... LAKE ... LEE ... LIVINGSTON ... MCHENRY ... OGLE ... WILL ... WINNEBAGO
Instructions:
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. Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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.
Address/Location
Lockport Police Department
1212 Farrell Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-838-2132
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP LOCKPORTPD followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Heat Advisory