Full Notification

307 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021 /407 PM EDT Tue Aug 10 2021/

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ THIS
EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ TO 7 PM CDT
/8 PM EDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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