Weather Alerts For East Lynn, IL

# HEADLINE -------------------- EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 degrees. WHERE All of of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. ISSUED AT Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 6:08 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Lincoln IL HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Cumberland, Mason, Morgan, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, De Witt, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fulton, Jasper, Knox, Lawrence, Logan, Macon, Marshall, McLean, Menard, Moultrie, Peoria, Piatt, Richland, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, Stark, Tazewell, Vermilion, Woodford Including the cities of Petersburg, Lawrenceville, Greenup, Beardstown, Springfield, Taylorville, Sullivan, Havana, Lincoln, Monticello, Paris, Clinton, Mattoon, Robinson, Pekin, Shelbyville, Charleston, Lacon, Normal, Jacksonville, Toulon, Newton, Urbana, Olney, Tuscola, Galesburg, Peoria, Winchester, Bloomington, Flora, Canton, Rushville, Eureka, Champaign, Effingham, Marshall, Decatur, and Danville

Pollen Index: 10.8 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Ragweed, Chenopods and Nettle. Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Sunday will be greater than today's levels and extend even further into the extremely high range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is seasonally normal weather conditions which are favorable for the production and dispersal of pollen.