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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 up to 106.

* WHERE...All 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.

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.

&&

UPDATE: Power restored at SEMO State University

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SEMO sign and flowers

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (WSIL) -- In an update from Southeast Missouri State University, power has been restored and the campus will operate as normal on Tuesday, October 15.

ORIGINAL: 10:46 a.m. -- Southeast Missouri State University has canceled classes and offices for the entire day on Monday.

The closure is for October 14, after the campus experienced a power outage. This is for the main campus, River Campus and regional campuses.

Earlier on Monday, personnel from SEMO alerted the public, students and staff about classes being delayed. An update later on Monday morning stated they extended the closure for the rest of the day.

The SEMO campus is anticipating to be back to normal operations on Tuesday, October 15. Maintenance workers with the university are working on restoring power.

For updates, you may visit the school's closing page .

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