Full Notification

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to around 105 expected.

* WHERE...North central Illinois, northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will cause heat illnesses to occur in fewer than 30 minutes when in direct sunlight.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY ... LAKE ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... DUPAGE ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... KANKAKEE ... LIVINGSTON ... IROQUOIS ... FORD ... NORTHERN COOK ... CENTRAL COOK ... SOUTHERN COOK ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL ... LAKE ... PORTER ... NEWTON ... JASPER ... BENTON

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. 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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.