URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 248 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026 ILZ027>029-036-037-040>044-047>056-061>063-066>068-071>073-012115- /O.CON.KILX.HT.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260904T0000Z/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt- Piatt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie- Douglas-Coles-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay- Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Taylorville, Mattoon, Monticello, Robinson, Lincoln, Sullivan, Effingham, Winchester, Havana, Flora, Tuscola, Petersburg, Lawrenceville, Shelbyville, Peoria, Springfield, Canton, Clinton, Beardstown, Toulon, Greenup, Decatur, Pekin, Galesburg, Rushville, Olney, Jacksonville, Newton, Marshall, and Charleston 248 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Afternoon Heat index values up to 105, only falling into the mid to upper 70s at night. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.
