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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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Former SIU Basketball star lands spot on Bulls Summer League Team

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Former SIU Basketball star lands spot on Bulls Summer League Team
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CARBONDALE, IL (WSIL)  - Former Saluki star guard Ben Coupet Jr. Hopes to shine bright in the NBA Summer League.

The Southern Illinois standout will take the court in Vegas with of the leagues most iconic franchises.

The Chicago native is now living his dream and will play summer ball with his hometown team.

We saw the forward play in Carbondale during the 2021-2022 season as he started 27 games for the Dawgs and averaged 11 points.

The guard spent two years playing at UNLV. Then transferred to little rock for two years, and then spent his final year with Southern Illinois.

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