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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 up to 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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Franklin county authorities search for missing man

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James R. Lance

UPDATE: 1/09/22

Mr. Lance was found and is safe.

ORIGINAL: 01/08/22

FRANKLIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS (WSIL) -- The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating James R. Lance.

The department put out on Saturday, January 8th for the missing man.

He's described as a Caucasian male, Age 76, 5�7�, 265lbs driving a 2013 Red Ford F-150 Extended Cab IL Handicapped Plate W-313643.

Lance was last seen wearing grey and navy blue plaid pajama pants, yellow sweat shirt, black and grey tweed hat, and has a scar on the right side of his neck. 

If you know his whereabouts or see his vehicle please contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 618-438-4841 or contact local law enforcement.Â