Heat in Vermilion, Illinois
Heat July 26, 1997 – July 27, 1997 · Vermilion, Illinois
The wider storm
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 5609666. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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