Severe Thunderstorms Possible Across the Northern Plains
Severe weather may be found across the northern Plains this afternoon, with these storms slowly progressing east and reaching the East Coast by the early to middle part of next week.
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Weather Alerts For East Gillespie, IL
Extreme Heat Warning
-# HEADLINE -------------------- EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. WHERE Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. WHEN From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. ISSUED AT Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 12:40 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service St Louis MO HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Calhoun IL, Marion IL, Adams IL, Bond IL, Brown IL, Clinton IL, Crawford MO, Fayette IL, Franklin MO, Gasconade MO, Greene IL, Iron MO, Jersey IL, Knox MO, Lewis MO, Lincoln MO, Macoupin IL, Madison MO, Marion MO, Monroe MO, Montgomery IL, Montgomery MO, Pike IL, Pike MO, Ralls MO, Randolph IL, Reynolds MO, Saint Francois MO, Sainte Genevieve MO, Shelby MO, Warren MO, Washington IL, Washington MO Including the cities of Pittsfield, Sullivan, Chester, Sparta, Litchfield, Quincy, Salem, Union, Washington, Farmington, Vandalia, Centralia, Bowling Green, Hannibal, and Mount Sterling
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