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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
211 PM CDT Fri Jul 25 2025

ILZ049>051-053-260945-
/O.EXB.KILX.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250727T0000Z/
Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Macon-
Including the cities of Jacksonville, Winchester, Springfield,
and Decatur
211 PM CDT Fri Jul 25 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.

* WHERE...Macon, Sangamon, Morgan, and Scott Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

&&

$$

ILZ052-054>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-260945-
/O.EXT.KILX.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250727T0000Z/
Christian-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-
Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Flora, Marshall, Robinson, Newton,
Mattoon, Taylorville, Paris, Sullivan, Effingham, Charleston,
Tuscola, Lawrenceville, Greenup, Shelbyville, and Olney
211 PM CDT Fri Jul 25 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

&&

$$

MJA



                


Cooling centers are available in many cities and villages. Some are open during business hours, while others may run longer. Check with your local municipality to see where cooling centers are available. The state of Illinois also has facilities available around the state. You can look up these sites at this link: https://www.illinois.gov/KeepCool/SitePages/CoolingCenters.aspx

 

  • The dangers of heat and vehicles
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  • The difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke
  • Recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion while exercising.