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Shorewood Police Department Illinois
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 :: 02:17 p.m. CDT

Alert

Excessive Heat Warning until 08:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions with afternoon heat index values of 110 to 115 expected, with locally higher values possible.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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:

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
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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