Excessive Heat Warning in effect from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday (8/27)

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.