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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.

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Noticing allergies even earlier? Doctor weighs in on the changes

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 By Jonathan Brines

(WSIL) -- If it seems like allergy season has arrived earlier than usual, you're not imagining things. 

Doctors say the season has arrived already and it could be because of climate change. 

A new study from the University of Michigan says the timing of pollen season can shift every year. The season could be around 10 to 40 days earlier than normal. 

The change is because of more carbon dioxide in the air. 

News 3 talked to a local allergist, who says he can't directly attribute it to climate change. He does however notice a difference of when certain tree pollens affect his patients. 

"Typically, three pollen season would start usually around March, mid-to-late March. And now, I think it was last year, we saw tree pollen in the first week of February. And so you're seeing earlier and longer pollen seasons," said SIH medical group allergist, Dr. Jeffery Lehman.

There are some things you can do to reduce your allergies:

  • Keep your windows shut
  • Shower and change your clothes before bed
  • Use a sinus rinse
  • Take over-the-counter antihistamines or nasal steroids

If you are still suffering, you can schedule an appointment with your doctor.Â