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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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This Able Veteran event planned at American Legion in Mt. Vernon

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This Able Veteran event

MOUNT VERNON, IL (WSIL) -- The American Legion in Mt. Vernon is hosting an event to benefit a veteran organization in Southern Illinois in April.

The event will serve the public bbq pork, slaw and chips. Cover charge at the door.

The kitchen will be open from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. with Whiskey & Rust from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

All proceeds from this event will go to This Able Veteran who provides PTSD service dogs for veterans.

The event will be at the American Legion 141 at 816 Main Street in Mount Vernon on April 7th.

For more information about This Able Veteran, you can find their website .

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