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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Historically high forecast rainfall amounts will create a
particularly dangerous situation with respect to the risk of flash
flooding and flooding Wednesday through Sunday.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon 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. Extensive street
flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall over several days
will result in extreme forecast amounts of up to 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 as this
will be a particularly dangerous situation.

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Weather Alert

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CDT /1 AM EDT/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Wednesday to midnight CDT /1 AM
EDT/ Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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Pets of the Week: August 11, 2022

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Pets of the Week: August 11, 2022

CARTERVILLE, IL (WSIL) -- In this edition of Pets of the Week, six animals are up for adoption.

POTW PEPPER

Pepper is a 10-year-old female Terrier/Poodle-mix who weighs about 10 pounds. Pepper needs a quiet home. She can be a bit standoff-ish but likes to be held and cuddled. This smart girl knows how to sit, shake, and recognizes many words like "bye-bye" and "come." She's up for adoption at PAWS Place Adoption Center in Anna.

Pets of the Week: August 11, 2022 Green-eyed Cat

One beautiful at Wayne County Humane Society is two years old and has the most beautiful green eyes. She's just one of many cats looking for a home at the Fairfield shelter.

Pets of the Week: August 11, 2022 Tobey

Tobey is a Saint Bernard Collie-mix. He is about a year old and good with female dogs. His adoption fee at Union County Animal Control in Cobden is $125.

POTW 8-11-22 Faith, Hope & Love

Faith, Hope, and Love are three other dogs up for adoption at Finding Forever Animal Rescue. Their adoption fees are $350, fully vetted spaying, shots and microchip. Call the shelter in Marion to learn more.

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