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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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Travelling bear seen still in the region

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Murphysboro Bear Sighting

UPDATE -- 2:25 p.m. -- MURPHYSBORO, Ill. -- A family spotted the bear in their backyard in Murphysboro. 

The Barnes family called us to tell us the story of how a black bear crawled through their backyard. The family noticed the bear passing through around noon on Sunday and knew they had to snap a picture. 

We have to say, this may be one of the best photos we've gotten so far. You can see it above. 

Again, it is unclear if all these sightings are the same bear.

Kinkaid Lake Bear

ORIGINAL STORY -- 9:15 a.m. -- JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. -- Our favorite bear was once again spotted within the region!

The black bear who made headlines a few weeks ago was seen Saturday night in Kinkaid Lake in Jackson County. 

In late July, Southern Illinois was buzzing with sightings of a black bear traveling through the region. Reports first started coming in from Carrier Mills on July 11. Since then, the bear has been seen by viewers and law enforcement alike traveling east through Williamson County and into Carbondale. 

After the Carbondale sightings, things have been pretty quiet. News 3 was under the assumption the bear had made its way into Missouri. 

Now, it seems the bear may have been hiding out in Jackson County for the last few weeks. Our messages here at News 3 have been blowing up all Sunday morning with sightings of the black bear at Kinkaid Lake. 

While it is not 100% clear if this is the same bear, it seems likely, given its track record. 

Thank you to all our lovely viewers who sent us pictures and videos of the bear. Remember, leave our furry friend alone as it tries to find a place to stay!

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