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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

STATEMENT TEXT

...Cold air funnels will be possible...

Cold air funnels are expected today. These cold air funnels are
developing underneath a few showers that are moving across the
area. Underneath these showers...spinning columns of air that look
like tornadoes may continue to develop. These funnels usually are
very brief and rarely touch the ground. If these funnels do touch
down...they most likely will not cause damage to life or
property.

Cold air funnels are due to very cool air aloft...warm moist air
near the ground...and are usually in association with a strong
area of low pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere. Due to
little or no wind shear...they are usually weak and very brief.

All Du Quoin water customers under boil water order until further notice

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Boil water
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DU QUOIN, Ill. (WSIL) -- All water customers in Du Quoin are under a boil water order.

This information comes from the City of Du Quoin who alerted the public at 12:56 p.m. on February 12, about the order.

The boil water order is for everyone in the city of Du Quoin and the order is in effect immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.

The CDC recommends bringing water to a full rolling boil for one minute, or three minutes at elevations above 6,500 feet. Then allow the water to cool before using it.

When washing hands with tap water during a boil water order, it's recommended to use soap and water, then using alcohol-based hand sanitizer and let them air dry.

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