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Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...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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71-year-old man dies from accidental fall in Herrin

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HERRIN, Ill. -- Police in Herrin are investigating a death which occurred over the weekend.

The Herrin Police Department said it happened in the 400-block of N. 17th Street where a 71-year-old man was found laying outside near his vehicle.

Police started investigating and found the man passed away from injuries he sustained after an accidental fall, along with the weather conditions at the time of his death.

Police said he was identified as Kenneth Szeredy. This incident happened a day before his 72nd birthday.

The Herrin Police Department, along with the Investigations Unit, determined there was not any risk to the community.

The Illinois State Police and Williamson County Coroner's Office assisted in the investigation.

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