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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 up to near 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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Strong to severe storms overnight, have multiple ways to get alerts

  • Chief Meteorologist

    Jacie Brianne is the evening meteorologist for News 3. She joined the WSIL Team in August of 2018.

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CARTERVILLE (WSIL) -- It has been a very foggy and warm day so far. Temperatures for south of the rivers have climbed into the upper 60s and low 70s this afternoon. While most of the day has been quiet, that will quickly change.

Tonight Severe

A few storms have already started moving into the bootheel of southeast Missouri. The threat for storms and severe weather will increase throughout the evening and overnight. There will be two rounds. The first will continue moving in from the southwest around 5PM. Damaging winds, heavy rain and lightning are expected.

Round two will be the wave to watch out for. Unfortunately, this is timed to move through after midnight. It is very important that you have multiple ways to get alerts, something that will wake you up. Far southern Illinois, southeastern Missouri and western Kentucky need to stay weather aware.  Damaging winds and an isolated tornado or two are possible.

Flood Watch

Heavy rain will also lead to flooding issues. Flooding is very difficult to see at night. Remember, turn around and don't drown. A Flood Watch has been issued for the entire viewing area until 9 AM Tuesday, 2"-5" is possible. 

Stay safe and weather aware. The Storm Track 3 Team will keep you updated with the latest information.