Extreme Heat Warning Updated
From
City of Havana
Sent
Mon, Jul 27 @ 1:58pm
Description
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 27 at 1:41PM CDT until July 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms could move into area late this
afternoon or evening, cooling temperatures and heat indices.
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.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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.
This notification was posted by City of Havana. City of Havana 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.
