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Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels on the Big Muddy River will continue to fall, dropping below
flood stage near Plumfield and Murphysboro late Sunday or Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 17.5 feet
Tuesday, April 22.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Another local hospital modifies visitor policy due to COVID-19

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By Mandy Robertson

HAMILTON CO., IL (WSIL) -- Starting Thursday, only one visitor will be allowed inside Hamilton Memorial Hospital District.

A breakdown of the changes are below:

  • Only one visitor over the age of 18 per eligible patient allowed at any time
  • Hospital visiting hours will be limited to 2 pm - 5 pm, seven days a week
  • Visitors should not stay or wait in the lobby or other public spaces in the hospital unless asked to do so by the care team and limit going in and out of care areas and building  
  • Family, friends, and loved ones are encouraged to use electronic devices and applications (apps) to connect with patients (i.e., smartphones, tablets, FaceTime, Skype, etc.)

Hospital officials say visitors who do arrive must do the following:

  • Check-in at the front desk and follow verbal or posted instructions
  • Complete a health screening questionnaire and temperature check
  • Wear a mask at all times

For more information about COVID-19, and the safety precautions Hamilton Memorial Hospital is taking, visit or call 618.643.2361 ext. 0

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