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Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
Saturday June 16th, 2018 :: 03:00 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Monday

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY...

* HEAT INDEX...Afternoon values will top out from 100 to 105 degrees through Monday. Little relief is expected at night.

* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will lead to an increased risk of heat related stress and illness. The very young, the elderly, those without air conditioning, and those participating in strenuous outdoor activities will be the most susceptible. Also, car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALEXANDER ... EDWARDS ... FRANKLIN ... GALLATIN ... HAMILTON ... HARDIN ... JACKSON ... JEFFERSON ... JOHNSON ... MASSAC ... PERRY ... POPE ... PULASKI ... SALINE ... UNION ... WABASH ... WAYNE ... WHITE ... WILLIAMSON

Instructions:

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. Make sure outdoor pets have plenty of shade and fresh water.

Address/Location
Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
100 S Jackson St
McLeansboro, IL 62859

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-643-3744

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known 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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