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Heat Advisory
Issued: 6:59 AM Jun. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heat index values over 100 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to midnight CDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. 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. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:00 AM Jun. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the South Beardstown Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 21.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 21.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.4 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Illinois River Beardstown 14.0 21.4 Fri 8 pm CDT 21.4 21.2 21.0 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:59 AM Jun. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at La Grange LD. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 26.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. && All Times CDT Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm) Location Stg Stage Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Illinois River La Grange LD 23.0 26.3 26.4 26.3 26.1 25.7 25.2 &&
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