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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Peak heat index values of 100 to 105.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged 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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Eastbound Interstate 24 opens back up after truck fire on the bridge over the Ohio River

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PADUCAH (WSIL) -- Traffic is back to normal on Interstate 24 following a truck fire near 6 A.M. on Wednesday August 9.

Eastbound traffic was restricted to one lane on the 1.2mm for 90 minutes after a truck pulling a camper suddenly caught fire. The trailer was then unhooked from the truck.

Metropolis, Concord and Paducah Fire Departments all assisted in dousing the fire and helping direct traffic. Authorities cleared the scene and opened traffic around 7 A.M.

Officials have yet to comment on any injuries.

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