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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Peak heat index values up to near 105.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged 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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Scene Cleared After Authorities Investigate Toxic Gas Smell in Franklin County

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MULKEYTOWN, Ill. -- UPDATE 9:13 p.m. -- Firefighters have cleared the scene after responding to a report of a strong smell in Franklin County near Mulkeytown.

The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency said the situation is secure.

ORIGINAL: 9 p.m. -- Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area along Highway 14 near MulkeyTown on Saturday night.

The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency alerted the public at 8:56 p.m. about a strong smell of anhydrous ammonia around Southern FS Facility.

The facility is located at 1763 State Highway 14 just northeast of Mulkeytown.

Authorities urge the public to avoid the area.

Fire crews are responding to the scene.

We will have more information as it becomes available.

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