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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Heat index values between 100 to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Portions 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 cause heat impacts to be greater than
normal.

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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Herrin community to honor fallen soldiers at Doughboy Memorial Day event

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Doughboy statue

HERRIN, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Herrin community will gather for a solemn Memorial Service on May 26 at the World War I Doughboy Memorial. The event is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 317 North Park Avenue.

The service is also in conjunction with the HerrinFesta Italiana. The community is invited to honor the true meaning of Memorial Day. The Herrin VFW and Herrin American Legion are organizers of the event, which will pay tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our country.

The community will gather together for remembrance, gratitude, and reflection and attendees will honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

The event highlights the importance of remembering and honoring those who have served. It served as a reminder of the sacrifices made by many for the prosperity and safety of the nation.

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