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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ TODAY TO
7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 108 expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ today 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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West Nile Virus found in Jackson County

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By Joe Rehana

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. -- West Nile Virus has made its way to Jackson County via mosquitos.Ìý

The county's Public Health Department sent out a news release on Friday evening confirming the case. Officials say routine testing of mosquitos tested positive for the virus on Friday near Murphysboro.Ìý

This comes about two weeks after the virus was first found in the Southern Illinois region.Ìý

According to public health officials, the virus is transmitted through mosquito bites from those insects who have eaten off a dead bird. The department said one in five people who contract the virus will experience symptoms including fever, nausea, headaches or body aches. In some situations, officials warn more serious complications or death are possible.Ìý

Health professionals suggest reducing outdoor time during peak mosquito presence, using repellant when unable to avoid the outdoors and reporting areas where mosquitos may build to reduce the risk of contracting the virus.Ìý

More information about the virus is available via the Jackson County Health Department's .Ìý

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