Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 108 degrees expected.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper and Benton Counties. In Illinois, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois and Ford Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...High temperatures and humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* AFFECTED AREAS: KANKAKEE ... LIVINGSTON ... IROQUOIS ... FORD ... 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.
Address/Location
Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
844 W Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-844-0911
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP VCOM followed by your message, to 888777
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