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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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Saline County deputies recover several stolen off-road vehicles

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Three stolen off-road vehicles recovered with help from other agencies

SALINE COUNTY, Ill. (WSIL) � The Saline County Sheriff's Office recovered multiple stolen off-road vehicles on Monday. The coordinated efforts involved several agencies and led to the capture of suspects linked to the thefts.

The first was a stolen ATV from rural Galatia. Saline County Deputy Kenny Shires recovered the vehicle with help from the Canadian National Railroad. 

In a statement, Shires says, "Canadian National Railroad did a great job and we’re thankful for their help."

With the assistance of the Hardin County Sheriff's Office and the Eldorado Police Department, Saline County Deputy Adam Stanley located a stolen UTV from Hardin County and identified the suspect involved. 

Saline County Sheriff Whipper Johnson also recovered another stolen UTV from Gallatin County. 

A suspect was arrested, but the sheriff's office says the investigation remains ongoing as they believe it is connected to another vehicle theft. 

The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, the Eldorado Police Department, and the Harrisburg Police Department all assisted.Â