Sunday, August 25, 2024

Heat Advisory for McHenry Co., IL until 8:00 PM CDT 8/26, Excessive Heat Watch for McHenry Co., IL until 10:00 PM CDT 8/27

C: Mchenrycountywx | L: Woodstock | PL: McHenry County WX

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
911 PM CDT Sun Aug 25 2024



/O.CON.KLOT.HT.Y.0002.240826T1700Z-240827T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.EH.A.0001.240827T1700Z-240828T0300Z/
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Livingston-Northern Will-Southern Will-
Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake,
Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove,
Mundelein, Gurnee, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb,
Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove,
Lombard, Carol Stream, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota,
Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, Morris, Coal City, Minooka,
Pontiac, Dwight, Fairbury, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield,
Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, and Wilmington
911 PM CDT Sun Aug 25 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory Monday, heat index values of 105
to 108 are expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch on Tuesday,
dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 to
115 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast
Illinois.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday.
For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through
Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to 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. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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