Excessive Heat Warning until 08:00PM Friday
* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 108 to 113. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana and southeast Missouri. The Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for areas along and north of a Perryville Missouri to Marion Illinois to Evansville Indiana line.
* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM CDT Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
* 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
Saline-Gallatin 911
31 W Church St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-499-4071
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant 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:
- Excessive Heat Warning