Receive alerts from your local agencies
...or text your ZIP CODE to 888777 for mobile alerts

Full Notification

City of Salem IL. Department of Emergency Management
Sunday June 12th, 2022 :: 02:53 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois. Portions of northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GREENE ... MACOUPIN ... MONTGOMERY ... BOND ... FAYETTE ... MARION ... ADAMS ... BROWN ... PIKE ... JERSEY ... KNOX ... LEWIS ... SHELBY ... MARION ... MONROE ... RALLS ... PIKE

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.

Address/Location
City of Salem IL. Department of Emergency Management
201 S Rotan St
Salem, IL 62881

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

Submit an anonymous web tip

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible 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

Navigate & Discover