Excessive Heat Watch Sunday 8/20-Wednesday 8/23

Excessive heat watch in effect from Sunday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 possible.

Where: Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois. Portions of central, east central, northeast, and Southeast Missouri.

When: From Sunday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

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

Event Type: Announcement
When: Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Location:
Neighborhood: City-Wide
Ward: Many wards
Admission: Free.
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