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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 9 inches fell across the
Big Muddy River basin over the past week. This will keep river levels
elevated over at least the next week. Major flooding is forecast
to develop at Murphysboro this week with moderate flooding at
Plumfield. Crests are expected on Wednesday at both locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Many surrounding homes begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 27.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.0
feet early Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT /1 AM EDT/ TONIGHT TO
9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 to 30 degrees
expected over most of the region. Everyone should see a 32 degree
low or close to it.

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

* WHEN...From midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM
EDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

UNSUNG HERO: Maddie Koonce

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UNSUNG HERO: Maddie Koonce

CARBONDALE, IL (WSIL) -- This week's Unsung Hero is 9 year old Maddie Koonce from Carbondale.

Her selfless act of kindness is helping another child grow more comfortable in their own skin.

Sometimes a sheer act of kindness is all it takes.

"Makes me feel good too, makes me feel real good. I'm proud of them, proud of the little kids," said Stylist Karen Robinson. 

The little kids Karen Robinson is proud of are kids like Maddie Koonce.

"I just wanted to donate my hair because I had a lot of hair and I just wanted to donate to a little girl so she didn't get made fun of at school," explained Koonce. 

A big decision by a 9 year old.

"To do something so selfless for somebody else and being 9 years old at that I was kind of shocked, speechless and very very happy and proud," said Maddie's Father. 

Now more than 10 inches of Maddie's hair is being sent to Wigs for Kids who's mission is helping kids look themselves and live their lives.

A mission Maddie Kooncce is happy to be a part of.

Leaving stylists like Karen Robinson happy there are kids like Maddie.

"I thought it was pretty cool and I just think it was a really neat idea of her and it was her idea too," added Robinson. 

Leaving Robinson hoping that more share in Koonce's sheer act of kindness.

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