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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1130 AM CDT Fri Jul 28 2023
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Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-Kendall-
Southern Cook-Northern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Jasper-
Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake,
Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, DeKalb,
Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove,
Lombard, Carol Stream, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, Calumet City,
Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, Joliet,
Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Mokena, Crete, Peotone, Beecher, Gary,
Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, Valparaiso, Chesterton,
Rensselaer, and DeMotte
1130 AM CDT Fri Jul 28 2023
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Peak afternoon heat index values of up to 105 to 110
degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and
northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* 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.
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.
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