Weather Alerts For Lincoln's New Salem, IL

# HEADLINE -------------------- EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. WHERE Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN Until 7 PM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. ISSUED AT Friday, September 4, 2026 at 1:32 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Lincoln IL 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. 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, Cass, Christian, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, Menard, Morgan, Richland, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby Including the cities of Effingham, Beardstown, Olney, Taylorville, Newton, Winchester, Shelbyville, Greenup, Springfield, Petersburg, Rushville, Flora, Jacksonville, Lawrenceville, and Robinson

Pollen Index: 11.7 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Ragweed, Nettle and Chenopods. Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Friday will be unchanged in the extremely high range. Constant and seasonally normal weather conditions tend to stabilize pollen concentrations in the outdoor air.