Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 15 at 2:59PM CDT until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106.
* WHERE...Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, and Richland
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter,
you can call 211 or visit 211illinois.org for assistance locating
appropriate shelter from the heat.
Area Description:
Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov