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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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Sheriff's Office Investigating Reported Assault in Saline County, Suspect Wanted

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HARRISBURG, Ill. -- The sheriff's office is investigating an assault report which they said happened on the bike path between Harrisburg and Carrier Mills on Wednesday.

The Saline County Sheriff's Office said the reported assault happened on the bike path between Liberty Road and Ledford Road.

Police said they have a description of the suspect who was on the bike path between Poplar Street and Carrier Mills between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The suspect was described as a black male in his late teens or early 20s, wearing a dark shirt, long shorts and pink shoes.

Anyone with any information on this are urged to call the Saline County Sheriff's Office at 618-252-8661.

The sheriff's office also asked if anyone has any security camera footage in the area to review them and then contact the sheriff's office if you have video or a photo of the suspected person.

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