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Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...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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Pets of the Week: October 13, 2022

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POTW 10-13-22

CARTERVILLE, IL (WSIL) -- There are four animals up for adoption at shelters across the region in this edition of Pets of the Week.

POTW AUGGIE & JOHN

Cats Auggie and John are brothers up for adoption at Perry County Humane Society in Du Quoin. You better hurry and get your application in for this pair because they are loving and sweet.

POTW MERLIN

Merlin is a 4-year-old German Shepherd. He's not the only German Shepherd up for adoption at Franklin County Animal Control. Call the shelter in Benton to learn more.

POTW WILCO MALE PIT

Williamson County Animal Control has featured a male Pit mix that needs a name and a home. His adoption fee at Williamson County Animal Control is $172, which covers his neuter, rabies vaccination, and microchip.