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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...Breezy South Winds Expected Today...

South winds will increase today becoming sustained 15 to 25 mph
this afternoon along with gusts of 30 to 40 mph. The strongest
gusts are expected to occur across southeast Missouri into
southwest Illinois.

Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. A few tree limbs
may also be blown down. High profile vehicles may encounter some
driving difficulty, especially on east-west roads.

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro and Plumfield.

.Levels will continue to slowly fall on the Big Muddy River, but
remain above flood stage through next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 27.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.9 feet
Saturday, April 19.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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COVID CONVERSATIONS: Mercy Health

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Covid Conversations: Mercy Health
By Jacob Gordon

(WSIL) -- Thursday, Julie Williams talked with Dr. Jenny Franke, Chief Clinical Officer at Mercy Health.

Franke discussed the rise in COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, along with treatments for the virus.

Watch our entire interview here:

If you have a question for any of our experts post them on our .

"COVID Conversations" airs during News 3 at 6:30, Monday through Thursday.

Coronavirus Resources

  • Are you fully vaccinated? for guidance from the CDC.
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  • Looking for local information on the COVID-19 vaccine? .
  • for News 3 WSIL's latest coronavirus coverage.

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