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Shelby County Emergency Management Agency
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 :: 02:28 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...Daytime heat index values up to 108 expected, with overnight heat index values only falling into the mid to upper 70s.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and southeast Illinois.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. The impacts of heat are cumulative, and are amplified with extended exposure.

* AFFECTED AREAS: PIATT ... CHAMPAIGN ... VERMILION ... MOULTRIE ... DOUGLAS ... COLES ... EDGAR ... SHELBY ... CUMBERLAND ... CLARK ... EFFINGHAM ... JASPER ... CRAWFORD ... CLAY ... RICHLAND ... LAWRENCE

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. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Address/Location
Shelby County Emergency Management Agency
315 East Main Street
Shelbyville, IL 62565

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-774-1499

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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

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