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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...Scattered Thunderstorms with Gusty Winds and Torrential
Downpours...

At 3:35 PM CDT, National Weather Service Doppler radar was
tracking scattered thunderstorms the Evansville Tri-State area
into southern Illinois and far western and northwestern Kentucky.
These storms are producing torrential downpours, gusty winds up
to 40 mph, and frequent lightning strikes. If outdoors, seek
shelter in a sturdy structure if you hear thunder or see a flash
of lightning. Localized street flooding is also possible from
these thunderstorms.

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 schools honored for helping students through financial aid process

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(WSIL) -- Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Student Assistance Commission is commending high schools across the state that received a for their efforts in helping students and families through the financial aid process.聽

More than 400 high schools were honored for their work helping students complete FAFSA applications.聽

In southern Illinois, multiple schools were honored for their high percentage of completed applications.聽

  • Carbondale Community High School: 100%
  • Massac County High School: 97%
  • Murphysboro High School: 94%
  • Elverado High School: 94%
  • Thompsonville High School: 92%
  • Galatia High School: 88%
  • Vienna High School: 85%
  • Carmi-White County High School: 83%
  • Joppa High School: 80%
  • Crab Orchard High School: 80%
  • Woodlawn High School: 76%
  • Cobden High School: 75%
  • Norris City Omaha Enfield HS 74%
  • Waltonville High School: 73%
  • Meridian Senior High School: 73%
  • Sesser-Valier High School: 70%
  • Carterville High School: 70%
  • Pinckneyville High School: 69%
  • Gallatin County High School: 68%
  • Webber High School: 67%
  • Du Quoin High School: 66%
  • Pope County Community High School: 65%

Through ISAC鈥檚 Financial Aid Application Completion Initiative, the Commission is able to share data with local school districts on a weekly basis to identify students who have not filed a financial aid application (the聽鈥攐r, if eligible, theThis information is used to help reach students who might otherwise not complete an application.

ISAC is currently highlighting high schools each week on its website and on social media that reach designated Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze levels for financial aid application completion.聽

The Illinois FAFSA Mandate, which makes completion of a financial aid application part of an expectation for public high school graduation, recognizes that completing a financial aid application provides a student with critical information about their educational options.聽

For more information on the FAFSA Completion Initiative, including Class of 2022 financial aid application completion tracking, a list of 2021 Recognition of Excellence Honorees, and Rock the FAFSA information, visit聽.

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