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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Daily heat index values up to 106.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high humidity
may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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New COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson, Williamson Counties

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Covid-19
By Dave Davis

(WSIL) -- Local health departments have released details about three new cases of COVID-19 in southern Illinois

The Frankln-Williamson Bi-County Health Department reports a female in her 20s has tested positive in Williamson County.

She is now in home isolation and is believed to have been exposed through travel to another state. She is the fifth positive case in Williamson County.

The Jackson County Health Department reported two additional cases on Sunday.

A female in her 40s was exposed locally. She's now doing well and is isolated at home.

The other patient is a woman in her 60s who is isolated in a long-term care facility. She's listed in fair condion.

Jackson County now has 12 positive COVID-19 cases.

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