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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106.

* WHERE...All 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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Ride the Fault Line Bike Tour features scenic stops throughout the region

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CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Ride the Fault Line Bike Tour is set to begin next week, spanning three states over seven days.

Cyclists will traverse routes in Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee from June 8 to June 14, 2025. Cyclists will ride on safe, low traffic, rural roads.

The event will start at John A. Logan College at 700 Logan College Drive in Carterville.

Those registered with the event will make their way through Giant City State Park where they will be able to explore the nature trail there and eat lunch at the 90-year-old lodge.

Other areas of interest will be at Tunnel Hill State Park, Discovery Park of America, the 1904 Seth Thomas courthouse tower and more.

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