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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...BREEZY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE REGION TODAY...

Breezy conditions are expected across the region this afternoon.
Wind gusts of 35-40 mph are possible at times. Be careful if
driving a high profile or light weight vehicle.

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River, dropping below
flood stage at Plumfield Sunday morning, and at Murphysboro Tuesday
morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Governor urges school boards to continue mask requirements

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By Kenzie Dillow

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) � Kentucky's governor says school-age children are contracting COVID-19 at a higher rate than any other age group in Kentucky. And the statewide vaccination rate among youngsters ages 12 to 17 is the lowest of any age group.

That combination had Gov. Andy Beshear pleading with local school boards and superintendents on Monday to continue requiring mask wearing in schools.

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Last week, the Republican-dominated for public schools and imposed a ban on any statewide mask rules until June 2023.

The Democratic governor vetoed the mask-related language, but GOP lawmakers overrode him before ending a three-day special session.

Coronavirus Resources

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

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