“Extreme Heat Warning ” from Ashley Community Fire Protection District : Nixle

Sunday August 9th, 2026 :: 03:20 p.m. CDT

Alert

Extreme Heat Warning

NWS has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Washington County until 8 PM Wednesday. Expect Heat index values of 100 plus for afternoon highs.

Stay hydrated if outside. Stay inside if at all possible. Check on neighbors and elderly.

Address/Location
Ashley Community Fire Protection District
155 E Madison St
Ashley, IL 62808

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-485-6678

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