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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.

&&

LIST: Warming Centers

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(WSIL) -- With the cold temperatures and the winter weather, many people will need a place to get out of the cold and stay warm. 

CARBONDALE

Carbondale Warming center sill be open each day from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. The overflow section in their upstairs is open as well. Intakes will be accepted until 10:30 p.m.

Donations are greatly appreciated to cover additional duties and expenses. To donate, please visit .

METROPOLIS

Eastland Life Church is open as a warming center Wednesday night from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Use the gymnasium door entrance. 

MURRAY, KY

Murray State University's Racer Arena will be open beginning Wednesday evening at midnight through Saturday morning at 9 a.m.

This schedule will be evaluated based on weather and temperature conditions.

NEW MADRID COUNTY, MO

  • Gideon: Community Building, 109 Main Street
  • Matthews: Big Prairie Jaycee building, 400 S. Calvin Ave, (573) 481-0088
  • New Madrid: Mill Street Community Building, 1199 Mill Street
  • Lilbourn: VFW Post 1183, 301 S. 4th Street
  • Portageville: First Church of God, 500 King Ave
  • Sikeston: Old Fisherman's net, 915 S Kingshighway 

for updates from the sheriff's office. 

PADUCAH, KY

The Paducah Warming Center is at Washington Street Baptist Church, located at 739 Washington Street. Those in need can arrive between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. and leave between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

for more information.

POPLAR BLUFF, MO

The First United Methodist Church at 500 N. Main in Poplar Bluff is serving as a warming center starting Wednesday at 7 p.m. At this time, the shelter is anticipated to run until Saturday morning. 

They are partnering with FCC Behavioral Health and Mt. Calvary Powerhouse Church to provide this service. Donations of sheets, blankets and hygiene items are needed. Due to COVID, new items only please. Financial contributions can be made out to Mt. Calvary Powerhouse Church. For more information, call/text 573-429-9369.

ROYALTON

The Royalton Fire Station is open as a warming center. Just contact 618-922-6000 if you need more information. 

WEST FRANKFORT

Warming shelter will be open at the West Frankfort Police Department, 201 E. Nolen Street. 

You can contact your local police department if you are in need of shelter during the winter weather.

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