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Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...All 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.

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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Roof of Murphysboro Food Pantry damaged by strong winds

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By Jon Okerstrom

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. � The director of a food pantry damaged by strong winds Thursday said she plans to reopen next week.

Winds tore part of the roof off the Murphysboro Food Pantry.

Executive Director Megan Austin said staff members moved food around in the warehouse to protect it but there wasn’t any damage inside.

"The way things look right now, that’s the plan is to get everything up and running again," Austin said. "We know people rely on us and we want to be able to provide for those that depend on us."

The shop was closed Friday as a precaution and Austin said she’s optimistic about reopening Monday.

She said she’s not sure how much repairs will cost.