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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 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.

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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SIU closes campus lake due to algae

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Campus lake closed

CARBONDALE (WSIL) -- SIU has been forced to close campus lake until further notice. 

Harmful algae has shown up in the lake, potentially due to high temperatures and low rainfall. 

No fishing, boating or swimming is allowed during this time. People walking with pets or children should avoid contact with the water. 

In previous years, the lake has been closed due to this harmful algae. The university tried to prevent this from occurring in the future, by draining the lake and removing some vegetation.