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Extreme Heat Watch
Issued: 6:41 PM Jul. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions will increase the risk for heat related illness. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Maximum daily heat indices of 105 to 115 Wednesday and Thursday. 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. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 5:03 PM Jul. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM CDT Monday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.1 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Little Wabash River Clay City 18.0 20.6 Mon 11am CDT 21.0 21.1 20.8 &&
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