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Shorewood Police Department Illinois
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 :: 03:00 a.m. CDT

Alert

Excessive Heat Warning until 09:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 to 115 expected with locally higher values possible. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 to 115 possible.

* WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Kane, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Iroquois, Northern Will, Southern Will and Eastern Will Counties.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Wednesday evening through early Thursday evening.

* 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: BOONE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... KANKAKEE ... IROQUOIS ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to 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. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Address/Location
Shorewood Police Department Illinois
903 W Jefferson St
Shorewood, IL 60404

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-725-1460

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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

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