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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Scattered to numerous slow-moving thunderstorms will develop
through the day. These storms will produce torrential downpours
which will overwhelm drainage systems and small creeks, leading to
areas of flash flooding.

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Areas of southern Illinois along and south of Highway 13
and all of western Kentucky.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT this morning through 12 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will develop across
southern Illinois and western Kentucky from late this morning
through late tonight. Areas that see thunderstorms could
receive 1.5 to 3.0 inches of rain in just one or two hours,
with locally higher amounts up to 4 inches possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Find lots of handmade, personalized gifts at Holiday Extravaganza

  • Brooke Schlyer is the midday producer and co-anchor. She also reports for the 4 p.m. newscast. 

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Christmas gifts
By Dave Davis

MARION, ILLINOIS (WSIL) -- You can cross some items off your Christmas list and help give back to the community.

The Holiday Extravaganza Art and Craft Show is returning to the Marion Pavilion. There will be vendors selling everything from clothing to jewelry, knick knacks and beauty essentials.Ìý

One vendor who will be there is , which is a business venture between Carolyn Taylor, who is the organizer of the Extravaganza, and her bestfriend.ÌýÌý

They offer handmade and personalized gifts for that person in your life who is hard to shop for.

Some items you might see at their booth areÌýcustomized onesies for babies, aprons for those who like to be in the kitchen, and signs to hang up in the house that have a special meaning behind them.Ìý

"Say you got your parents," Taylor explains. "They have everything and don't need nothing. You should be able to come out and find that extra unique thing for them."

Dozens of other vendors will be at the show including Sassafras Fragrance, Kathy's Korner, Shair's Crafts, Maria's Unique Creations, Red Aspen, the Gourmet Cupboard -- just to name a few.

To help give back, there will be a raffle for two gift baskets with proceeds going to the local chapter of AMVETS.

"I kinda of like to stay with the non-profit organizations because that's what they use," she adds. "They use the donations to organize and help their people. And my neighbor and a few people that I know are AMVETS, so it just kinda hit home."

The Holiday Extravaganza is taking place Saturday, November 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entry into the event is free and there will be door prizes.

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