Information about the heat…updated list of cooling centers

by Steve Dunford

The Heat Advisory is still in effect until Sunday.  I would not be surprised if the National Weather Service ups it to an Excessive Heat Warning.  The NWS in St. Louis has had one for two days.

Here are some area temperatures and heat indexes across the region

• Mt. Vernon 96 degrees/heat index 109
• Marion 95 degrees/ heat index 103
• Carbondale 93 degrees/ heat index 103

Here is an updated list of cooling centers across the county:

Benton:

City Hall

Fire Department

Township Community Building

West Frankfort:

Police Department

Sesser:

City Hall – Please use the police department entrance.

Christopher:

First Baptist Church will be having the lunch program between 11am till 1pm.  Kids 18 and under ear free.  Adults it is $3.00