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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 107 expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...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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Dorena-Hickman Ferry closed due to high winds

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dorena hickman ferry

DORENA, MO (WSIL) -- The Dorena-Hickman Ferry closed Saturday morning due to high winds.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet - District 1 (KYTC) said the Dorena-Hickman Ferry is closed until Sunday morning due to the high winds in the area.

Winds were clocked at 20 mph out of the west at the Hickman Harbor. Wind gusts were considerably high in the main river channel as well.

KYTC said the winds blowing directly into the harbor creates hazardous conditions at the Kentucky Landing.

The ferry plans to resume services on Sunday, however, it could be sooner if the winds drop during the day on Saturday.

Motorists may check on the ferry’s operating status by calling (731) 693-0210 or by going to their Facebook page .

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