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Heat Advisory
Issued: 7:24 PM Jul. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday. * 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. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 5:16 PM Jul. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Agricultural levee begins to be slightly overtopped. No residences are affected at this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 21.4 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. && Fld Observed Forecasts (7:00 am) Location Stg Stage Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Kaskaskia River Vandalia 18.0 21.3 20.8 11.6 6.8 6.2 6.8 &&
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