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Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
Saturday June 30th, 2018 :: 01:58 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Sunday

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Peaking from 100 to 110 degrees this afternoon, and from 100 to 105 degrees Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The combination of heat and humidity will lead to an high 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 to heat illnesses. 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. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. Take frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.

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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