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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Peak heat index values up to near 105.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged 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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WSIL Eclipse Glasses Available at Locations Across Southern Illinois

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WSIL eclipse glasses

HARRISBURG, Ill. -- As we approach the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, you need to make sure you are safe and prepared.

One viewing essential for the eclipse is a pair of glasses which easily can rest on your head while filtering harmful rays to your eyes.

WSIL is supplying eclipse glasses at a dozen locations across southern Illinois for the big celestial event.

You can find them at Legence Bank at the following locations...

  • Eldorado
  • Metropolis
  • Harrisburg
  • Carbondale
  • Benton

In Marion, you can find them here...

  • Black Diamond Harley-Davidson
  • Oasis Powersports
  • America's Car Mart

In Mt. Vernon, you can find them at the following locations...

  • Roadhouse Harley-Davidson
  • America's Car Mart

In Harrisburg, you can find them at Outlaw Motorsports, as well as Legence Bank.

You can also find glasses at ShotGun Eddy's in Eddyville, Illinois.

These glasses meets the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2, filters for direct observation of the sun.

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