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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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Continuing to track potentially strong storms through today, cooling off tomorrow

  • Katie Melvin is the Weekend Evening Meteorologist. She's a recent UNC Charlotte graduate where she earned her BS in Meteorology and BA in Mass Media Communication Studies. If you have a weather related story idea, email her at [email protected].

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Carterville (WSIL) -- We're continuing to track storms as they make their way across the region which has quickly cooled us down.

watch

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of southeastern Illinois and western Kentucky until 6 PM. We have also seen Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in our region as well so important day to be weather aware. 

threat

The largest threats for today are hail and strong winds/gusts, but a possible tornado can't be ruled out. So far we have seen some really heavy rain, lightning and strong winds. There have also been storm damage reports out of Illinois and Missouri. 

The Storm Prediction Center has the majority of our region under a slight (2/5) risk. This system is one to keep an eye on through the afternoon and evening. 

tomorrow

The rest of our weekend looks to be a bit drier but clouds will continue to stick around and temperatures are on the cool side thanks to today's cold front. 

The work week has multiple chances for us to see some showers and thunderstorms.Â