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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW 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.

&&

Two traffic crashes reported in Franklin County Friday morning

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ZEIGLER, Ill. (WSIL) -- Authorities are informing the public about two crashes in Franklin County on Friday morning.

The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency first alerted the public at 10:39 a.m. about the first crash. They said the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 148 and Maple Street in Zeigler.

Emergency crews responded to the scene of the crash.

Authorities are urging the public to find an alternative route around the crash site during this time.

A second crash was reported minutes later in another part of the county. This was was sent out by the Franklin County EMA at 10:46 a.m. in the area of N. Thompsonville and Bobtail Lane.

Authorities said the railroad bridge is closed due to a vehicle crashing into the bridge.

The roadway will also be closed in this area until officials can assess to the bridge.

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