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Shelby County Emergency Management Agency
Tuesday July 30th, 2024 :: 02:24 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Shelby, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, and Richland Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: SHELBY ... EFFINGHAM ... JASPER ... CRAWFORD ... CLAY ... RICHLAND ... LAWRENCE

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Address/Location
Shelby County Emergency Management Agency
315 East Main Street
Shelbyville, IL 62565

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-774-1499

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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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