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Latest Information on the KXI-79, Hillsboro IL NOAA Weather Radio Outage

Flash Flood Threat Tonight

Dangerous Heat Through Next Week

There is a threat for flash flooding tonight highlighted in the green area on the map below. Thunderstorms in this area are expected to produce intense rainfall rates, resulting in a quick transition to flood conditions. The I-70, I-55, and I-64 corridors are included in this. If you're driving tonight, be careful. Regardless of if you'll be outside, have multiple ways to receive warnings. This includes warnings that will wake you up from sleep.

Temperatures and humidity will start to increase today, resulting in dangerous outdoor conditions during the day. These conditions will stick around across the region through most of next week. Take precautions to keep yourself and your neighbors safe: limit strenuous outdoor activities, check in on those at risk for heat illnesses, stay hydrated when outside, and never leave anyone unattended in a car.