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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Showers and storms have produced 2 to 5 inches of rainfall across
most of the Quad State since Wednesday. A few isolated zones have
received as much as 8 inches as of early this morning. Another 4 to
8 inches of rainfall forecast through Sunday will result in a
particularly dangerous flooding and flash flooding situation.

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

* WHAT...Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. With 2 to 8 inches already fallen and another 4 to 8
inches forecast, a particularly dangerous situation is likely to
develop.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...
...This is a particularly dangerous situation...

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 may develop. Flooding may occur in homes,
businesses and other locations not normally subject to flooding.
Roadways may wash away near creeks and culverts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall over several days
will result in extreme forecast amounts of over 1 foot of
rain that will cause the risk of flash flooding and flooding
to rise markedly and create a particularly dangerous flooding
situation.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor later forecasts and be alert for Flash Flood and Flood
Warnings. Be prepared to take action when flooding develops.

&&

Weather Alert

...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood
Warning 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 multi-day heavy rain is headed toward the region lasting through
Saturday. Three days of rainfall is incorporated into the forecast
but it still does not include the entire event. The Big Muddy River
has started to rise and increases in crest forecasts can be
expected. Now is the time to prepare for major flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...From late Friday night until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early
Saturday morning to 30.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will
then fall early Wednesday morning. It will rise to 30.2 feet
Wednesday evening. It will then fall again but remain above
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Job Squad: June 16th, 2023

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CARTERVILLE, IL (WSIL) -- This edition of Job Squad features multiple openings across the region.

Jackson County Health Department is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for their open positions. Currently they have HIV Case Manager openings and an IT Network Administrator position open. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated staff of the Jackson County Health Department. All positions are housed at the Murphysboro office and the work schedule is 8am-4pm Monday-Friday. Full time positions include Health, Dental, Vision benefits, IMRF pension plan, paid holidays, vacation & sick time. To apply or learn more about these positions, log on to or call (618)684-3143 x102.

Wexford Health Sources, the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, is hiring for full-time and part-time registered nurses at their Pinckneyville location. At Wexford Health Sources Inc, their philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. They simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is their venue.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse works under the direct supervision of the Health Service Administrator and Clinical Supervision from the Director of Nursing as well as the site Medical Director. Responsibilities include delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Also directs and guides patient teaching activities and ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Our Registered Nurse’s provide a broad range of services to the facility including screening, assessment, medication delivery, treatment plans and patient education.

COMPETITIVE RATES FROM $37.00/HR. TO $44.00/HR. PLUS DIFFERENTIALS

Apply online at

Priority Staffing Group is hiring General Laborers, Welders, Equipment Operators and CDL Drivers for a local recycling company. Positions are available in Marion and Carbondale. Positions are full time and require prior experience in these fields. Starting pay ranges from $16-$23/hr. Call us at 618-969-8800 or apply online

To submit a job posting email Kellee at [email protected].

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