Heat — Mclean, Illinois

1997-07-26 to 1997-07-27 · Mclean, Illinois

Wider weather episode

A brief heat wave hit Central Illinois persisting for a little less than 48 hours from July 26the to July 27th. Temperatures ranged from 95 to 100 degrees both days with heat index values ranging from 105 to 115 degrees. One man died while working in farm fields near Danville (Vermilion County) and an elderly woman died in her home in Bloomington (McLean County). There were numerous reports of heat related injuries in most area hospitals. Also, there were numerous reports of roads buckling due to the high temperatures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5609653. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.