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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

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

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* 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. 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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Three Salukis to compete in Paris Olympics

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Three former Salukis are heading to Paris in the hunt for gold. 

Three athletes competing in this year's Summer Olympics were once a part of teams at Southern Illinois University. 

First, DeAnna Price makes the games for the third time. She will represent the US in the Hammer Throw. 

Next, Raven Saunders will appear in the games, also for the third time. Saunders is registered for Team USA in the Shot Put. 

Finally, Celia Pulido will make her first appearance in the Games this year. She will participate in Paris swimming for Team Mexico. 

"Once a Saluki, always a Saluki," wrote the school on Facebook. "Good luck in Paris!" 

News 3 wishes these former students the best of luck in this year's games. 

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