Extreme Heat Warning in effect until 7PM Friday (9/4)

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
132 AM CDT Fri Sep 4 2026

ILZ027>031-036>038-041>046-053>057-063-042100-
/O.CON.KILX.XH.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260905T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Mason-
Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-
Edgar-Clark-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Clinton, Canton, Decatur,
Sullivan, Urbana, Pekin, Normal, Lincoln, Eureka, Marshall,
Bloomington, Danville, Peoria, Havana, Lacon, Tuscola, Mattoon,
Charleston, Toulon, Champaign, Monticello, and Paris
132 AM CDT Fri Sep 4 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central
  Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.