Heat in Peoria, Illinois

A hot and humid airmass built in across Central Illinois late in June. High temperatures on June 26th and 27th climbed into the middle and upper 90s. This combined with the high humidity values produced heat indicies of 105 to 110 degrees at times. Several heat related illnesses were reported in area hospitals due to the heat. One death was reported in Peoria and was confirmed to be heat related as a woman died in her home on June 27th. Also, several highways in the area had sections of roadway buckle due to the excessive heat.