Springfield, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values near 110.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT Monday.

* 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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