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McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
Wednesday July 10th, 2019 :: 08:29 a.m. CDT

Alert

Heat Advisory 11 am - 7 pm. https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=36420631

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Heat
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT
this evening.

* TEMPERATURE...Highs in the lower 90s this afternoon with
tropical dewpoints in the 70s will give heat indices peaking
from 100 to 108 degrees across central and southeast Illinois.

* IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during
outdoor exertion or extended exposure. The very young, the
elderly, those without air conditioning, and those participating
in strenuous outdoor activities will be the most susceptible.
Also, car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of
minutes. Never leave pets, children or the elderly unattended
in parked vehicles.

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.

Instructions:

Drink plenty of water, wear light weight and light colored
clothing, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun. Bring all outdoor pets inside if at all possible if not make sure they have plenty of shade and water to drink and check on your elderly neighbors invite them over to stay cool. Know the signs and
symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is
an emergency, call 9 1 1.

Address/Location
McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
104 W Front St
Bloomington, IL 61701

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 309-888-5020

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
NWS Rebroadcast

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