Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Wednesday 
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values up to around 105 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, and Hamilton counties, and portions of far western Kentucky along the Mississippi River, including Ballard, Carlisle, Hickman, and Fulton counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WAYNE ... EDWARDS ... WABASH ... HAMILTON ... FULTON ... HICKMAN ... CARLISLE ... BALLARD
Instructions:
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
Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
100 S Jackson St
McLeansboro, IL 62859
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-643-3744