Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 7PM Saturday (9/5)

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
608 AM CDT Sat Sep 5 2026

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-052100-
/O.CON.KILX.XH.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260906T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-
Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Lawrenceville, Greenup,
Beardstown, Springfield, Taylorville, Sullivan, Havana, Lincoln,
Monticello, Paris, Clinton, Mattoon, Robinson, Pekin, Shelbyville,
Charleston, Lacon, Normal, Jacksonville, Toulon, Newton, Urbana,
Olney, Tuscola, Galesburg, Peoria, Winchester, Bloomington, Flora,
Canton, Rushville, Eureka, Champaign, Effingham, Marshall, Decatur,
and Danville
608 AM CDT Sat Sep 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106
  degrees.

* WHERE...All of of central, east central, southeast, 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...

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.