Extreme Heat Warning Updated
From
Town of Porter
Sent
Wed, Jul 1 @ 10:08am
Description
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 9:56AM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index
values of 100 to 110 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ Thursday Night.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase during heat waves.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous heat is expected to persist through
Thursday. Thunderstorms may begin to bring some relief from the
heat for portions of northern Illinois by Thursday afternoon or
evening.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
This notification was posted by Town of Porter. Town of Porter is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
