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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Daily heat index values of 100 to 107.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to 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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Local expert weighs in on Poplar Bluff earthquake

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POPLAR BLUFF (WSIL)---An earthquake happened in Poplar Bluff Wednesday night.

It happened at 8:53 pm, and was a 4.0 magnitude earthquake. 

Reports say there wasn't a lot of damage.

The magnitude of the earthquake is more significant than normal, and experts at SIU said earthquakes are common for the area because of the areas of seismic activity nearby.

"These three areas are contingently active. Whether we feel them or detect them, it's a reminder of hey, be aware of this threat, and let's do something about it," said Harvey Henson, Associate Professor of science education and geology at SIU. 

Usually earthquakes in that area range from 0 to 3.0 magnitudes.

Henson said they're very rarely felt.