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Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Heat index values between 100 and 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.

* 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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Marion churches unite to offer free meals to children this summer

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Free summer meals

MARION, Ill. (WSIL) -- Two local churches are teaming up to provide free meals for children throughout the summer.

Zion United Church of Christ and First United Methodist Church are offering grab-and-go lunches and breakfast items on select days of the week.

Summer program

Starting May 28, children can pick up meals every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

The distribution will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at two locations in Marion.

The first site is the north picnic pavilion in Pyramid Park, and the second is the picnic pavilion at Harrison-Bruce Tennis Court.

This initiative aims to support families by ensuring children have access to nutritious meals during the summer months.

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