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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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77-Year-Old Man With Alzheimer's Located After Reported Missing in Franklin County

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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. -- UPDATE: April 28, 7:44 p.m. - Kenneth D. Gant has been located.

The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency alerted the public Mr. Gant was located and cancelled the missing person advisory.

ORIGINAL: April 28, 5:41 p.m. - A man living with Alzheimer's has gone missing out of Franklin County. 

The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency alerted residents to the disappearance of Kenneth D. Gant, 77. The alert describes Gant as a 6' 01'' white male who weighs 195 pounds and has gray hair and blue eyes. A picture was not provided. 

Officials say Gant was last spotted leaving Franklin Hospital around 1:47 p.m. on Sunday. He wore a blue t-shirt, blue jeans and a tan Carhart style jacket at the time. 

Those who may have information on Gant should call the Benton Police Department at 618-435-8131. 

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