Extreme Heat Warning: Knox; Stark; Peoria; Fulton; Tazewell; Schuyler; Mason; Logan; Cass; Menard; Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian

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Extreme Heat Warning — Knox; Stark; Peoria; Fulton; Tazewell; Schuyler; Mason; Logan; Cass; Menard; Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon and early evening heat index values up to 115. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms could move into area late this afternoon or evening, cooling temperatures and heat indices.

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