Active AlertsKickapoo, IL

Extreme Heat Warning

Issued at Wed 1:24 PM Jul. 1

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

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. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 9:28 AM Jul. 1

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Brown, Cass and Morgan Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Illinois River at Peoria.
When: Until tomorrow afternoon.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees.
Additional Details: - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 19.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 15.0 feet Wednesday, July 08. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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