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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Heat index values between 100 and 106.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to 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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Dry Friday followed by more rain Saturday

  • Chief Meteorologist

    Jacie Brianne is the evening meteorologist for News 3. She joined the WSIL Team in August of 2018.

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CARTERVILLE Ill. (WSIL) -- The sunshine finally made a return Thursday afternoon. Clear skies and calm winds will allow for very cold temperatures overnight. Temperatures will plummet into the teens.

Some sunshine is expected to kick off the day Friday, but clouds will work their way back into throughout the morning. The good news is, it will be another mostly dry day. High temperatures will stay below average, topping out near 40 degrees. 

Rain Chances

Widespread rainfall will move back into the region very early Saturday morning. This will stick around throughout the entire day. The heaviest rain will be through areas like western Kentucky, northwest Tennessee, the bootheel and southeast Illinois.

Flood

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the southeastern portions of the viewing area. This will be in place late Friday night through late Saturday night. Two to four inches of rain are possible in the Watch areas, with isolated higher amounts. Amounts taper off to the northwest, where an inch to two inches is expected. Remember, don't try to drive through any pooling or rushing water. Turn around and find an alternate route. 

Much colder air returns Sunday and sticks around into next week. We're also keeping an eye on some potential snow chances. 

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