WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. - Extreme heat is expected in Winnebago County from Wednesday, August 23 through Thursday, August 24. The National Weather Service predicts heat indices of 110 to 115, with heat staying around in the evening hours.
Ways to Stay Cool
Temporary cooling centers are open across Winnebago County for those in need of relief:
Loves Park
City Hall Gymnasium
100 Heart Blvd. Loves Park, IL
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Roscoe United Methodist Church
10816 Main St. Roscoe, IL
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pecatonica
Village Hall
405 Main St. Pecatonica, IL
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Durand
Village Hall
308 W. Main St. Durand, IL
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cherry Valley
Village Hall
806 E. State St. Cherry Valley, IL
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Rockford
The Carpenter's Place
1149 Railroad Ave. Rockford, IL
8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Rockford Rescue Mission
715 W. State Rockford, IL
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (OR 24/7 overnight)
City of Rockford Health & Human Services
Department
612 N. Church St. Rockford, IL
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Brooke Road United Methodist Church
1404 Brooke Rd. Rockford, IL
9 a.m. – 3 p.m
Know The Signs Of Heat-Related Illness
Warning signs of Heat Exhaustion include:
- Heavy sweating
- Cold, pale, and clammy skin
- Fast, weak pulse
- Nausea or vomiting
- Tiredness or weakness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Passing Out
- High body temperature
- Hot, red, dry, or damp skin
- Fast, strong pulse
- Nausea
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Passing Out
For more information, please visit the Winnebago County Health Department's website: https://publichealth.wincoil.gov/extreme-heat