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Heat Advisory 2, NWS Lincoln, IL

July 27, 202135 counties in Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this heat advisory at Jul 27, 2021, 2:06 AM CDT for 35 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Jul 28, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 31 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 27, 2021, 2:06 AM CDT (07:06 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 28, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jul 29, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS Lincoln, IL
All 35 counties

Cass County, IL, Champaign County, IL, Christian County, IL, Clark County, IL, Clay County, IL, Coles County, IL, Crawford County, IL, Cumberland County, IL, DeWitt County, IL, Douglas County, IL, Edgar County, IL, Effingham County, IL, Fulton County, IL, Jasper County, IL, Knox County, IL, Lawrence County, IL, Logan County, IL, Macon County, IL, Marshall County, IL, Mason County, IL, McLean County, IL, Menard County, IL, Morgan County, IL, Moultrie County, IL, Peoria County, IL, Piatt County, IL, Richland County, IL, Sangamon County, IL, Schuyler County, IL, Scott County, IL, Shelby County, IL, Stark County, IL, Tazewell County, IL, Vermilion County, IL, Woodford County, IL

The radar

The Lincoln radar (KILX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 46 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2021-07-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2021-07-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -17 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1737 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-17 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-21 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.3

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

539 
WWUS73 KILX 270706
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
206 AM CDT Tue Jul 27 2021

ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-047-049-050-272100-
/O.NEW.KILX.HT.Y.0002.210728T1800Z-210729T0300Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-
Mason-Cass-Scott-Morgan-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Rushville, Havana, Beardstown, Winchester, 
and Jacksonville
206 AM CDT Tue Jul 27 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values near 105 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of western and central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT until 10 PM CDT Wednesday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will threaten heat-
  related illness for people and pets that experience prolonged
  exposure to these dangerous outdoor conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Similar heat index values are forecast for
  Thursday afternoon and these conditions will cover a much larger
  portion of Illinois. A separate heat-related headline will be
  issued at a later time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When 
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or 
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat 
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
118 
WWUS73 KILX 271655
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1155 AM CDT Tue Jul 27 2021

ILZ038-042>044-048-051>054-061-280100-
/O.EXB.KILX.HT.Y.0002.210728T1800Z-210730T0100Z/
McLean-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Menard-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-
Moultrie-Shelby-
Including the cities of Bloomington, Normal, Lincoln, Clinton, 
Monticello, Petersburg, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, 
Sullivan, and Shelbyville
1155 AM CDT Tue Jul 27 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 105 expected Wednesday afternoon
  and heat index values 100 to 107 expected Thursday afternoon.

* WHERE...McLean, Logan, De Witt, Piatt, Menard, Sangamon, 
  Christian, Macon, Moultrie and Shelby Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will threaten 
  heat-related illness for people and pets that experience 
  prolonged exposure to these dangerous outdoor conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat index will remain quite warm Wednesday
  night, offering little relief, before similar to hotter heat 
  index develops for Thursday afternoon.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible.

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.

&&

$$

ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-047-049-050-280100-
/O.EXT.KILX.HT.Y.0002.210728T1800Z-210730T0100Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-
Mason-Cass-Scott-Morgan-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Rushville, Havana, Beardstown, Winchester, 
and Jacksonville
1155 AM CDT Tue Jul 27 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 105 expected Wednesday afternoon
  and heat index values 100 to 107 expected Thursday afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of western and central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will threaten 
  heat- related illness for people and pets that experience 
  prolonged exposure to these dangerous outdoor conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will
  threaten heat-related illness for people and pets that
  experience prolonged exposure to these dangerous outdoor
  conditions.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 

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.

&&

$$
272 
WWUS73 KILX 272023
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
323 PM CDT Tue Jul 27 2021

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>044-047>054-061-280900-
/O.CON.KILX.HT.Y.0002.210728T1800Z-210730T0100Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Shelby-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Monticello, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, 
Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, 
and Shelbyville
323 PM CDT Tue Jul 27 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 106 expected Wednesday afternoon
  and heat index values 102 to 110 expected Thursday afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of western and central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will threaten 
  heat-related illness for people and pets that experience 
  prolonged exposure to these dangerous outdoor conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat index will remain quite warm Wednesday
  night, offering little relief, before similar or higher heat 
  index develops for Thursday afternoon.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible.

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.

&&

$$
916 
WWUS73 KILX 280837
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
337 AM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>044-047>054-061-282100-
/O.CON.KILX.HT.Y.0002.210728T1800Z-210730T0100Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Shelby-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Monticello, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, 
Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, 
and Shelbyville
337 AM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100F to 106F expected this afternoon
  and heat index values 102F to 110F expected Thursday afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of western and central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Today to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will threaten 
  heat-related illness for people and pets that experience 
  prolonged exposure to these dangerous outdoor conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat index will remain quite warm 
  Wednesday night, offering little relief, before similar or 
  higher heat index develops for Thursday afternoon. 

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible.

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.

&&

$$
826 
WWUS73 KILX 281956
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
256 PM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

ILZ045-046-055>057-062-063-066>068-071>073-290900-
/O.EXB.KILX.HT.Y.0002.210729T1500Z-210730T0100Z/
Champaign-Vermilion-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Cumberland-Clark-
Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Tuscola, 
Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton,
Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
256 PM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 105F to 110F expected Thursday 
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Illinois.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will threaten 
  heat- related illness for people and pets that experience 
  prolonged exposure to these dangerous outdoor conditions.


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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

&&

$$

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>044-047>054-061-290900-
/O.CON.KILX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210730T0100Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Shelby-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Monticello, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, 
Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, 
and Shelbyville
256 PM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100F to 106F expected this afternoon 
  and heat index values 102F to 110F expected Thursday afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of western and central Illinois.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will threaten 
  heat- related illness for people and pets that experience 
  prolonged exposure to these dangerous outdoor conditions.


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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

&&

$$

Erwin
566 
WWUS73 KILX 282346
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
646 PM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>044-047>054-061-290900-
/O.CON.KILX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210730T0100Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Shelby-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Monticello, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, 
Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, 
and Shelbyville
646 PM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees.

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

* WHEN...The heat index should rise above 100 degrees late
  Thursday morning, and remain in triple digits much of the 
  afternoon. Areas north of I-74 may see some cooling take place 
  late afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Heat related illness may occur quickly for people and
  pets with prolonged outdoor exposure. 

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved 
to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 
9 1 1.

&&

$$

ILZ045-046-055>057-062-063-066>068-071>073-290900-
/O.CON.KILX.HT.Y.0002.210729T1500Z-210730T0100Z/
Champaign-Vermilion-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Cumberland-Clark-
Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Tuscola, 
Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton,
Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
646 PM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values pf 105 to 110 degrees. 

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Illinois.

* WHEN...The heat index should rise above 100 degrees late
  Thursday morning, and remain in triple digits much of the 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illness may occur quickly for people and
  pets with prolonged outdoor exposure.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved 
to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 
9 1 1.

&&

$$

Geelhart
309 
WWUS73 KILX 290857
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
357 AM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>044-047>054-061-292100-
/O.CON.KILX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210730T0100Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Shelby-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Monticello, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, 
Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, 
and Shelbyville
357 AM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees.

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

* WHEN...The heat index should rise above 100 degrees late 
  Thursday morning, and remain in triple digits much of the 
  afternoon. Areas north of I-74 may see some cooling take place 
  late afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Heat related illness may occur quickly for people 
  and pets with prolonged outdoor exposure. 

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved
to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call
9 1 1.

&&

$$

ILZ045-046-055>057-062-063-066>068-071>073-292100-
/O.CON.KILX.HT.Y.0002.210729T1500Z-210730T0100Z/
Champaign-Vermilion-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Cumberland-Clark-
Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Tuscola, 
Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton,
Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
357 AM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values pf 105 to 110 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Illinois.

* WHEN...The heat index should rise above 100 degrees late 
  Thursday morning, and remain in triple digits much of the 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Heat related illness may occur quickly for people 
  and pets with prolonged outdoor exposure. 

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved
to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call
9 1 1.

&&

$$
814 
WWUS73 KILX 291954
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
254 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-300100-
/O.CON.KILX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210730T0100Z/
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 Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Beardstown, 
Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, 
Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, 
Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, Robinson, 
Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
254 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 degrees.

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

* WHEN...The heat index could still rise above 100 degrees this
  afternoon. Areas north of I-74 may see some cooling take place 
  late afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Heat related illness may occur quickly for people 
  and pets with prolonged outdoor exposure. 

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved
to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call
9 1 1.

&&

$$

Auten
095 
WWUS73 KILX 292221
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
521 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

ILZ027>031-036>038-041>046-053-292330-
/O.CAN.KILX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210730T0100Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Mason-
Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Macon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Havana, Lincoln, Clinton, 
Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, and Decatur
521 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Extensive cloud cover from earlier showers and thunderstorms will 
result in the heat index staying below 100 degrees into early
evening. 

$$

ILZ040-047>052-054>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-300100-
/O.CON.KILX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210730T0100Z/
Schuyler-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Moultrie-
Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-
Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Rushville, Beardstown, Petersburg, 
Winchester, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Sullivan, 
Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Shelbyville, Greenup, 
Marshall, Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, 
and Lawrenceville
521 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index around 105 degrees, with locally higher 
  values near 110 degrees around Jacksonville and Winchester. 

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast
  Illinois, generally south of a Jacksonville to Mattoon line. 

* WHEN...Early this evening, with the heat index dropping below
  100 degrees before sunset. 

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

&&

$$

Geelhart
123 
WWUS73 KILX 300101
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
801 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

ILZ040-047>052-054>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-300215-
/O.EXP.KILX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210730T0100Z/
Schuyler-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Moultrie-
Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-
Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Rushville, Beardstown, Petersburg, 
Winchester, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Sullivan, 
Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Shelbyville, Greenup, 
Marshall, Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, 
and Lawrenceville
801 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

While the heat index remains around 100 degrees at sunset, it will
continue to decrease as temperatures go down. Drier air is
expected to move in after midnight. 

$$

Geelhart

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Heat Advisories in Illinois, 2021Every heat advisory in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.