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Weather Alert

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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Multiple crashes on I-24 in western Kentucky due to hydroplaning, sheriff's office reports

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Icy roads, slick roads
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PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) -- Heavy rain has caused traffic incidents in McCracken County on Saturday.

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office said they have responded to multiple crashes on I-24 on Saturday morning.

The sheriff's office said the crashes happened along I-24 in the westbound lanes between the 11 and 7 mile markers.

The crashes were reported to have been because of vehicles hydroplaning in this area. Traffic was also reported backed up in this area.

Motorists are urged to use caution when driving. The sheriff's office also said they urge people to avoid this area, if possible, as well.

Heavy rain is expected in this region throughout the day on Saturday and into Sunday.

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