Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 25 at 2:49AM CDT until July 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 12:49am
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values between 100 to 105
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values between 100 to 110 possible.
* WHERE...Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. For
the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday night through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Little relief is expected Sunday night with
low temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.
Instruction:
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.
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.
Area Description:
Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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