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Weather Alert

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 9 inches fell across the
Big Muddy River basin over the past week. This will keep river levels
elevated over at least the next week. Major flooding is forecast
to develop at Murphysboro this week with moderate flooding at
Plumfield. Crests are expected by Thursday morning at both locations.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...Major
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Many surrounding homes begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 27.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.8
feet Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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Baptist Health Paducah suspends visitation

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Baptist Health Paducah
By Maya Skinner

PADUCAH (WSIL) -- Due to rising COVID-19 cases, Baptist Health Paducah is suspended visitation.

The suspension begins Thursday, Nov. 26, but there are a few exceptions.

No visitation for the following:

  • All patients diagnosed with COVID-19 or not yet ruled out for COVID-19.
  • Emergency Department.
  • Inpatients/Critical Care.
  • Surgery/Cath Lab.
  • Outpatient diagnostic and screening procedures.
  • Outpatient Oncology treatment settings and Radiation Therapy.
  • Baptist Health Medical Group locations:Exceptions allow a single caregiver for dependent patients, children under 18 and end-of-life patients.

There will be limited exceptions, allowing one healthy visitor or companion for:

  • Dependent patients and patients under age 18 (must be a parent or guardian)
  • Maternity/Labor & Delivery: One support person may accompany the mother to L&D and postpartum room.
  • NICU: Mother and support person (two bracelet holders).
  • Hospice or end-of-life patients ( one or two family members 24/7)
  • Clergy: Allowed for end-of-life/hospice patients.

Those allowed to visit or accompany a patient will be screened prior to visitation, which includes having a temperature taken. All visitors must wear a mask.

Visitors may wait in their car and utilize Skype, video chats and phone calls via the patient’s personal devices. Alternative means of family/patient communication include electronic means (FaceTime via iPads and/or phone calls) will be facilitated by the staff and physicians.

For the latest information on Baptist Health Paducah policies and response to COVID-19, visit .

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