IPM News meteorologist Andrew Pritchard and the National Weather Service in Lincoln are forecasting increased warmth and humidity in the days ahead. With heat indices forecast to reach the 105-115 range each day Sunday through Friday, an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect. The latest forecasts, safety, and cooling center information are below.
On Friday, Danville School District 118 will be closed because of the extreme heat. Urbana School District 116 will be open. In Champaign Unit 4 Schools, only Centennial High School and Edison Middle School will not have classes because the cooling systems are not working.
| 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 |
