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Weather Alert

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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Cooling Centers Across Southern Illinois

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CARTERVILLE, Ill. -- With the region forecasted to reach the mid to upper 90s, many are looking for a place to cool down if they need a break from the summer heat.

Here is a growing list of places we found that can be utilized as a place for the public to cool down at...

Franklin County

Benton

  • Take Action Today
  • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Monday through Friday
  • 618-218-0620

Royalton

  • Community Building
  • 311 S. Main Street
  • 618-922-6000

Sesser

  • Sesser City Hall
  • 302 W. Franklin Avenue
  • 618-625-3611
  • Sesser Police Department
  • 302 W. Franklin St.
  • 618-724-2432

Zeigler

  • City Hall
  • 301 Church Street
  • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. M-F
  • 618-596-6475

Johnson County

  • Public buildings throughout the county during normal business hours.

Massac County

Metropolis

  • Massac County Courthouse
  • 101 West 8th Street
  • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. M-F

Jackson County

Carbondale

  • Carbondale Warming/Cooling Center
  • 608 E. College St. 
  • Pre-register for overnight stay
  • Reopening starting on June 30th. (Closed for repairs through June 29)

Randolph County

Sparta

  • TCP Sparta Public Library
  • 211 West Broadway Street
  • 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. M,Tu,Th
  • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. W,F
  • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sa
  • 618-443-5014

Saline County

Harrisburg

  • City Hall
  • Open during normal business hours and upon request during nights and weekend

Williamson County

Cambria

  • Cambria City Hall
  • 302 S. Richart St.
  • 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. M-F
  • 618-985-6082

Carterville

  • Carterville Fire Department
  • 300 N. Division St.
  • 618-985-8060

Pittsburg

  • Pittsburg Village Hall
  • 302 W. Avery Ave.
  • 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F
  • 618-993-8260

If you know of any cooling centers in your area, feel free to email us information at [email protected].

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