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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Daily heat index values of 100 to 107.

* WHERE...Portions 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.

* 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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Boil Water Order Lifted for Multiple Communities in Saline County

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Boil water order

ELDORADO, Ill. -- UPDATE: April 29, 10:14 a.m. - The boil water order has been lifted for all customers north of Eldorado and west of Highway 142. This includes water customers in Broughton, Walpole, Thompsonville, Galatia and Raleigh, according to the Saline Valley Conservancy District.

APRIL 24, 3:56 p.m. - A boil water order has been issued for several communities in Saline County after a water main break on Wednesday.

The Saline Valley Conservancy District (SVCD) has issued a boil water order for customers in Raleigh, Galatia, Thompsonville, Broughton, Walpole and areas north and northwest of Eldorado on April 24.

The SVCD stated the community of Eldorado is also under a boil water after a water main break in the city earlier on Wednesday.

Customers are to bring tap water to a rolling boil for five minutes before consumption.

For more information, you may call the Saline Valley Conservancy District at 618-273-6222.

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