Extreme heat is making yet another comeback in central Illinois. The National Weather Service has a heat advisory in effect across central Illinois that started at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning and runs through 7 p.m. tomorrow.
Heat index values are expected to be “near 110 degrees at times.”
Dangerous heat in store through Thursday in central IL, taking a slight break on Friday. Expect heat index values 105 to 110 each afternoon through Thursday. Never leave kids or pets unattended in vehicles, drink plenty of water, and take frequent breaks from the heat. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/ChhSQDnqLf
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) July 23, 2025
The National Weather Service advises residents to keep hydrated, take frequent breaks in the shade and air conditioning, wear light clothing, and avoid outdoor activities from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Below is a list of cooling centers in the Champaign-Urbana area:
- Department of Human Services, 206 W. Anthony Drive, Champaign
- Social Security Administration, 101 S. Country Fair Drive, Champaign
- Champaign County Public Health District, 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign
- Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green St., Champaign
- Urbana Free Library, 210 W. Green St., Urbana
- Market Place Mall, 2000 N. Neil St., Champaign
- Salvation Army Stepping Stone Program, 2212 N. Market St., Champaign
- Lincoln Square Mall, 201 Lincoln Square, Urbana
- Hospital Emergency Rooms
- Convenient Care Offices
- Forum Fitness Center, 200 W. Flessner Avenue, Rantoul
- First Presbyterian Church,100 N. Franklin St., Danville
- CRIS Healthy-Aging Center, 309 N Franklin St., Danville
- Danville Rehabilitation Services Office, 407 N Franklin St. Suite A, Danville
- Danville Village Mall, 2917 N. Vermilion, Danville
- Danville Public Library, 319 N. Vermilion, Danville
- Danville Family YMCA, 1111 N. Vermilion, Danville