Dakota, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions with heat index values
up to 110 possible.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and
Whiteside Counties. In Iowa, Clinton, Jackson, Jones, Buchanan,
Delaware, and Dubuque Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday 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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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