“Heat Advisory until 09:00PM Thursday” from The Village of New Lenox : Nixle

Wednesday September 2nd, 2026 :: 11:55 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 09:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Heat index values of around 105 expected today, then around 100 to 105 expected on Thursday.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ Thursday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... KANKAKEE ... LIVINGSTON ... IROQUOIS ... FORD ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL ... LAKE ... PORTER ... NEWTON ... JASPER ... BENTON

Instructions:

Take extra precautions when outside or consider altering outdoor plans. 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
The Village of New Lenox
1 Veterans Pkwy
New Lenox, IL 60451

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-485-2500

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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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