Heat advisory for Wednesday; Cooling centers throughout McLean County

Posted on August 11, 2021
Another hot day, with heat index of 105-110 in many areas, according to the National Weather Service in Lincoln. (Twitter/NWS Lincoln IL)

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – The hot and humid conditions will continue Wednesday across central Illinois and a reminder there are several cooling centers throughout McLean County.

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a heat advisory from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Heat index values could get up to 110 this afternoon.

There are several cooling centers across McLean County to help residents escape the heat. The center is a short-term emergency spot where people can get out of dangerous temperatures to prevent injury or loss of life.

A map of the cooling stations can be found here.

NWS reminds people to drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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