Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Saturday
The Heat Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Paducah KY on this developing situation.
* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON ... WAYNE ... EDWARDS ... WABASH ... PERRY ... FRANKLIN ... HAMILTON ... WHITE ... JACKSON ... WILLIAMSON ... SALINE ... GALLATIN ... GIBSON ... PIKE ... POSEY ... VANDERBURGH ... WARRICK ... PERRY
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
Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
100 S Jackson St
McLeansboro, IL 62859
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-643-3744
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Past - Responsive action is no longer required
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Heat Advisory