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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ SATURDAY
TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 109 expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ Saturday to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...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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Doctors say “B.E. F.A.S.T.� when it comes to stroke symptoms

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By Kenzie Dillow

(WSIL)---Doctors warn time is precious when it comes to strokes.

Doctors say watch for warning signs and BE FAST, looking for issues with balance, eyes, face, arms, and speech, then because of time , call 9-1-1 quickly.

If you are having a stroke, early intervention is important for recovery.

"It's very natural to try and stay home and see if symptoms go away. We strongly discourage people from doing that, because as soon as the brain starts having problems, people should call 9-1-1 urgently. The sooner we can see patients, the sooner we can help them, and they better they can do in the future," said SIH's Medical Director of Neurosciences, Dr. Alejandro Hornick.

A stroke can happen to anyone at any age, but preexisting conditions like obesity put you at higher risk.