IPM News meteorologist Andrew Pritchard and the National Weather Service in Lincoln are forecasting dangerously hot temperatures with heat indices around 110 degrees. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect Tuesday 11am-8pm
Danville Community Consolidated School District also announced that it will transition to an E-learning day due to the extreme heat and “for the safety and well-being of our students and families.”
Furthermore, the district said all extracurricular activities and games scheduled for Tuesday have been canceled.
The Champaign Park District announced that it will offer free admission to Martens Center and Leonhard Recreation Center on Tuesday. The facilities will serve as a cooling center. A valid ID will be required for entry.
The park district also said that all outdoor programming scheduled for Tuesday is canceled.
The latest forecasts, safety tips, and additional information regarding cooling centers in the area are below.
| Cooling Centers | Safety Information | Seek Medical Help If… |
| Click here for Champaign | Stay in an air-conditioned area during the hottest hours of the day. | Body temperature 103ºF or higher |
| Click here for Urbana | Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. | Confusion, Dizziness |
| Click here for Decatur | Never leave anyone, including pets, alone in a closed, parked vehicle. | Becomes Unconscious |
| Click here for Danville and other communities in Illinois | Drink water often. Don’t wait until you are thirsty. | Call 911 immediately |