Extreme Heat Warning

Locations Affected

Springfield, IL ∙ Peoria, IL ∙ Southern View, IL ∙ Taylorville, IL ∙ South Pekin, IL ∙ Atlanta, IL ∙ Pana, IL ∙ Exeter, IL ∙ Murrayville, IL ∙ Chautauqua National Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, IL

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1223 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values near 110. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT Monday. * 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.

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