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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...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, 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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Police search for suspects wanted for attempted murder

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MT. VERNON (WSIL) � Law enforcement agencies are warning residents in Mt. Vernon about multiple attempted murder suspects possibly headed towards the area. 

According to the Coles County Sheriff’s Office, they are searching for four white males wanted for an investigation of attempted murder in Charleston, about 30 miles south of Champaign. 

Police said they are searching for a Gold GMC Envoy that could be headed to the Mt. Vernon area. 

Devon Jenkins is believed to be inside the vehicles and is considered armed and dangerous. 

Police said Jenkins is five feet, six inches, weighs about 140 pounds and has green eyes. 

If you have any information, call 911.Â