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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.

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Police investigating drive-by shootings in Carbondale, Herrin, Marion

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (WSIL) -- A series of drive-by shootings are being investigated by police.

According to a from the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, the incidents occurred in the early hours of Saturday, December 24 in Marion, Herrin, and Carbondale. The shootings are being investigated by the Marion, Herrin, and Carbondale police department. Police believe that the shootings were orchestrated by the same person or people.

Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Diederich released a statement regarding the shootings, saying "These appear to be targeted acts and while the public should remain vigilant there is not a cause for alarm."

If you have any information related to the crimes, call the Williamson County Sheriff's Office at 618-997-6541.