Batavia Weather Update: 100 Degrees Today, Heat Advisory Issued

The dangerously high temperatures and drought continue today with no end in sight.

The forecast calls for a high of 100 degrees in Batavia, not including the heat index, according to the National Weather Service.

A heat advisory is in effect today, Tuesday, July 17, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Please do not go outside during this time unless absolutely necessary.

Then high temps will be in the 90s through Saturday.

The has some good advice on how to keep cool and safe.

Meanwhile, one of the driest summers in years is causing havok with crops, back yards and fire safety.

The Chicago Tribune reported Monday that the drought has been decimating corn and soybean crops—but more so in southern Illinois.

The Chicago Board of Trade says corn futures prices have risen nearly 45 percent in the past month and a half. U.S. corn futures were way up this morning. The Chicago Board of Trade futures for September delivery are up 3.8 percent at $7.69 a bushel, according to a story by Agriculture.com.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, all of Illinois is in some level of drought conditions. Geneva and the Chicago area are listed as experiencing "moderate drought" conditions.

Some rain is the in the forecast—including the potential for thunderstorms on today and Wednesday. But the seven-day forecast from the NSW-Chicago shows nothing but dry and hot weather after that through the weekend.