July was hot and dry. August is anticipated to be similar but that doesn't mean pop up storms aren't out of the question during this time and Chris Miller with the National Weather Service says lightning-related injuries and fatalities have been on the rise in recent years.

During about week-long heatwave, Miller says they received a report of a fatality in southern Illinois. He says it is imperative people wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing and try to do any outdoor work in the morning or evening.

Temperatures for the next week are anticipated to be in the upper-80s and lower-90s throughout Illinois.