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Lockport Police Department
Thursday July 27th, 2023 :: 03:06 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 09:00PM Friday

* WHAT...Peak afternoon heat index values 100 to 107 degrees.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Winnebago, Ogle, De Kalb, Kendall, Southern Cook, Northern Will and Eastern Will Counties. In Indiana, Lake IN and Porter Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... OGLE ... DE KALB ... KENDALL ... SOUTHERN COOK ... NORTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL ... LAKE ... PORTER

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
Lockport Police Department
1212 Farrell Rd
Lockport, IL 60441

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-838-2132

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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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