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

* WHAT...Daily heat index values of 100 to 107.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana,
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* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high
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* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
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impacts will build with each successive day in the heat and
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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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Former Saluki represents Southern Illinois in Paralympics

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A Paralympics medal from the Tokyo 2020 Games.

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CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A former Saluki will represent Southern Illinois in the upcoming 2024 Summer Paralympics. 

Chuck Melton will compete in the Wheelchair Rugby. This is Melton's third time in the games, having previously competed with Team USA in the 2016 and 2020 Paralympics. 

"From Salukis to Olympians, we're so proud to have such awesome representation come from SIU and Carbondale!" wrote the Carbondale government on Facebook. 

Melton heads into the games with two silver medals for his work in Wheelchair Rugby in prior years. 

Forty-five-year-old Melton was bound to a wheelchair after a C7 spinal cord injury in 2002 that occurred in a diving incident. He began his journey with rugby in 2007. 

Melton also has experience in the World Championships for Wheelchair Rugby in 2014, 2018 and 2022. 

The 2024 Paralympics begin in Paris on Wednesday, Aug. 28. 

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