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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.The forecast of up to a foot of rain is on track, with many
locations nearing that total and experiencing widespread flooding.
Additional heavy rain will only exacerbate ongoing flooding and make
it even worse and more widespread.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Additional
heavy rains will only exacerbate ongoing flooding and make it
worse and more widespread...resulting in particularly dangerous
situations.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding
of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Be prepared as
rising water levels may cause particularly dangerous situations
where evacuations could become necessary.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. With the forecast on track and radar estimates and
spotter reports confirming many locations already having
received between 4 and 10 inches, anticipated additional
bouts of heavy rain will put everyone in the half foot to
foot range. A few isolated totals greater than a foot are not
out of the question. These amounts and resultant flooding
creates a particularly dangerous situation.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for additional Flash Flood
and Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should
be prepared to take action should flooding develop or worsen.

&&

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

.A couple more rounds of moderate to heavy rain can be expected into
the weekend. The rest of the event rainfall has been incorporated
into the river forecast.  The Big Muddy River has started to rise and
crests are expected over the next week. Now is the time to prepare
for flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of
27.1 feet early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Franklin County in south central Illinois...
Johnson County in southern Illinois...
Pulaski County in southern Illinois...
Williamson County in southern Illinois...

* Until 330 AM CDT.

* At 930 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Marion, Herrin, West Frankfort, Benton, Carterville, Johnston
City, Christopher, Vienna, Rend Lake Area, Sesser, Zeigler,
Crainville, Cambria, Royalton, Energy, Goreville, Mounds, Hurst,
Valier and West City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&


FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

New COVID-19 cases, deaths reported in southern Illinois

  • Updated
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COVID 19 data
By Mandy Robertson

(WSIL) -- New cases of COVID-19 and related deaths were reported in southern Illinois Monday.

Health departments in Jackson, Jefferson and Perry counties each announced one additional death.

Jackson and Williamson counties reported the most new cases of COVID-19 Monday, with 19 cases each.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced 1,668 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, including seven additional confirmed deaths.

Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 235,023 cases, including 8,026 deaths, in Illinois.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

  • Female: Four in their 20s and one in her 60s
  • Male: One in his 50s and four in their 60s

To date, there have been 344 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including one death in Franklin County. Of the positive cases, the health department reports 210 have recovered.

GALLATIN COUNTY

  • One female in her 30s

Egyptian Health Department says the woman is at home in isolation. There have been 64 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including two deaths, in Gallatin County.

HAMILTON COUNTY

  • One male in his teens

There have been 48 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton county, including one death. Health officials say two people are currently isolating at home, while 45 others have recovered.

JACKSON COUNTY

  • Female: One under ten, one teen, two in their 30s, three in their 40s, three in their 50s, and two in their 70s
  • Male: One in his 20s, four in their 30s, one in his 40s, and one in his 50s

In addition to 19 new cases, Jackson County Health Department also announced one additional death Monday.

The health department says a man in his 40s, previously confirmed to have COVID-19, passed away.

To date, there have been 943 confirmed cases in the county, including 22 related deaths. Ninety-four active cases are currently being managed.

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Saturday, Aug. 29: 6 new cases

  • Female: One in her 20s and two in their 50s
  • Male: Two teens and one in his 60s

Sunday, Aug. 30: 8 new cases

  • Female: One teen, one in her 30s and two in their 40s
  • Male: One teen, one in his 40s, one in his 50s and one in his 80s

Monday, Aug. 31: 5 new cases

  • Female: One in her 20s and one in her 50s
  • Male: Two in their 40s and one in his 60s

In addition to the new cases reported Monday, Jefferson County Health Department also announced one additional death at a long-term care facility.

To date, there have been 481 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jefferson County, including 31 deaths. Health officials say 89 active cases are currently in isolation.

JOHNSON COUNTY

  • Female: Two in their 20s, one in her 30s and two in their 40s
  • Male: One in his 30s and two in their 50s

Johnson County has had 122 confirmed cases of COVID-19. ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Seven Health Department says 39 of the cases are currently active.

MASSAC COUNTY

  • One female in her 70s

There have been 63 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Massac County, including one death. Sixteen cases are currently active.

PERRY COUNTY

Friday, Aug. 28: 1 new case

  • One male in his 60s

Saturday, Aug. 29: 1 new case

  • One male in his 20s

Sunday, Aug. 30: 0 new cases

Monday, Aug. 31: 6 new cases

  • Female: Two in their 20s, one in her 30s and one in her 60s
  • Male: One in his 40s and one in his 60s

In addition to the new cases reported Monday, Perry County Health Department also reported one additional death. Health officials say a man in his 90s passed away.

To date, there have been 298 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including nine deaths, in Perry County. Sixty-one of the cases are currently active.

POPE COUNTY

  • Female: One in her 10s and one in her 50s
  • Male: One in his 50s and two in their 60s

Pope County has had 18 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including one death. Currently, seven cases are active.

PULASKI COUNTY

  • Female: One in her 10s
  • Male: One in his 10s, one in his 20s and one in his 50s

There have been 124 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including one death, in Pulaski County. ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Seven Health Department says 20 cases are currently active.

SALINE COUNTY

  • Female: One in her 20s, one in her 30s, one in her 40s and one in her 50s

Egyptian Health Department says all the women are at home in isolation. Saline County has had 169 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including three deaths.

UNION COUNTY

  • Female: Two in their 40s and one in her 60s
  • Male: One under 5, one under 10, two in their 50s and one in his 60s

Union County has had 415 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 20 deaths. Health officials say 61 cases are currently active.

WHITE COUNTY

  • Female: Two in their 50s
  • Male: One in his 20s and one in his 60s

According to Egyptian Health Department, White County has had 127 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY

  • Female: Three teens, three in their 20s, three in their 40s, one in their 50s and two in their 60s
  • Male: One teen, two in their 20s, one in their 40s, two in their 60s and one in their 80s

Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 Monday. To date, there have been 939 confirmed cases, including 12 deaths, in the county.

Of the positive cases, health officials say 482 have recovered.

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