An extended period of heat and humidity occurred across central and southeast Illinois from July 30th to August 2nd.  Afternoon high temperatures ranged from 94 to 100 degrees most afternoons, with afternoon heat indices ranging from 105 to 110.  Overnight lows only fell into the mid 70s.  A 39 year old male from Mapleton (Peoria County) suffered a heart attack and died in his mobile home.  The death was attributed to the heat.  However, the home was not air conditioned and he was taking a medication that prevented him from sweating.

Heat in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MARSHALL, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in STARK, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-06 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.