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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.

&&

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.

&&

...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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Bi-County Health reports 1st COVID-19 death

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COVID 19 research
By Mandy Robertson

MARION (WSIL) -- Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department has reported its first COVID-19 related death.

Bi-County Health says the death is that of a Williamson County man in his 60s who "has been tied to an outbreak at a workplace outside of Williamson County."

“It is with much sadness that we must report what we had hoped would not come to our county; the death of our first resident with COVID-19 ,� said Carrie Eldridge, Bi-County's Director of Emergency Preparedness. “We at Bi-County realize what a difficult time this is for the family of the deceased and join them in the mourning of his passing. Our hearts go out to all those who are suffering from this disease.�

In addition to the death, the health department also announced four new cases of COVID-19 in Williamson County Wednesday.

  • A female in her teens
  • A male in his twenties
  • A female in her 40s
  • A female in her 50s

All of the individuals are being placed in isolation.

To date, there have been 41 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Williamson County and 10 confirmed cases in Franklin County. Of the positive cases, 18 have recovered in Williamson County and 5 have recovered in Franklin County.

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