An extended period of excessive heat and humidity occurred across central and southeast Illinois from June 29th through July 7th. Afternoon high temperatures ranged from 95 to 105 degrees...while overnight lows generally remained in the 70s. Peak heat index values approached 110 degrees on many days. One person died as a result of the intense heat in Chillicothe on July 5th.

Excessive Heat in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MARSHALL, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in STARK, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 64 year-old Chillicothe man died as a result of heat stroke on July 5th.  The high temperature at the Peoria Airport reached 101 degrees that day, while heat index values ranged from 105 to 110 degrees.