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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ TODAY TO
7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 108 expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ today to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health impacts
will build with each successive day in the heat and humidity.

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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8th Annual Stuff The Truck

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Stuff The Truck

WSIL -- Several locations in Franklin and Williamson County will serve as drop off locations for the upcoming 8th Annual Stuff The Truck event.

The Black Diamond Family of Businesses is teaming up with American Medical Response to host a Stuff the Truck event.

It will be on Saturday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at five different locations.

  • Black Diamond Harley Davidson - 2400 Williamson County Parkway Marion, IL.
  • Oasis Outdoors Powersports - 2904 W. DeYoung St., Marion, IL
  • Dollar General - 1106 Egyptian Ave., Christopher, IL
  • Dollar General - 110 W. Linden St., Ziegler, IL
  • Save-A-Lot - 309 E. Main St., Benton, IL

There will be an ambulance at each location collecting non-perishable food items, personal hygiene items, and toys. Cash donations can be accepted as well.

All donations will support local families and area food pantries.

For more information visit Abbott EMS of Southern Illinois' .