Extreme Heat Watch

Locations Affected

Peoria, IL ∙ Springfield, IL ∙ Champaign, IL ∙ Decatur, IL ∙ Bloomington, IL ∙ Normal, IL ∙ Panola, IL ∙ Holder, IL ∙ Colfax, IL ∙ Ivesdale, IL

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 140 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions will increase the risk for heat related illness. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Maximum daily heat indices of 105 to 115 Wednesday and Thursday. 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.

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