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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...Scattered Thunderstorms with Gusty Winds and Torrential
Downpours...

At 3:35 PM CDT, National Weather Service Doppler radar was
tracking scattered thunderstorms the Evansville Tri-State area
into southern Illinois and far western and northwestern Kentucky.
These storms are producing torrential downpours, gusty winds up
to 40 mph, and frequent lightning strikes. If outdoors, seek
shelter in a sturdy structure if you hear thunder or see a flash
of lightning. Localized street flooding is also possible from
these thunderstorms.

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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Former West Frankfort mayor dies

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WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. � Bob Ellis, a former mayor of West Frankfort, died Saturday afternoon.

Ellis was appointed in 2004 when former Mayor Jack Woolard resigned.

In addition to his time as mayor, Ellis also spent 46 years working at the West Frankfort Daily American.

Ellis also served on the John A. Logan Board of Trustees and was voted West Frankfort Citizen of the Year in 2016.

Current West Frankfort Mayor issued a statement Saturday on the passing of Ellis. 

ÌýÌý  "Bob Ellis was not just the former Mayor of West Frankfort, he was my friend. In 1968, Bob covered sports for the Daily American newspaper and I was a West Frankfort basketball player. He never could beat me at H-O-R-S-E. Bob later began writing the news for the Daily American and I became a Fire Fighter. We spoke frequently about events related to the Fire Department. I loved talking to him and we had a great relationship. After I became Mayor, Bob told me, ‘You’re the second best Mayor West Frankfort has ever had.â€� Bob would then add ‘I was the Best!â€� Bob will be missed and my thoughts and prayer are with Kaye and the family. ‘Hawk,â€� West Frankfort loves you. Rest In Peace."

Benton Mayor Fred Kondritz also released a statement, adding Ellis was a dear friend.

ÌýÌý  "I have known Bob Ellis (The Hawk) for 40 years. Beside being a dear friend, Bob was the most trustful and exact newspaper reporter I have ever known. He gained people’s trust immediately with his accurate reporting and his friendly personality. His favorite saying was, ‘I am not from West Frankfort, but I got here as fast as I could.â€� He was a master at hilarious one liners. I love Bob Ellis and society has lost a legend!!"