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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues 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 near Plumfield Sunday, and near Murphysboro
Tuesday.

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 LATE SUNDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Bring the best turkey to Thanksgiving with these tips

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Thanksgiving Turkey MGN

(WKOW) â€� There are several steps to ensure you bring the best turkey to the table, and it starts at the grocery store, according to the experts at Butterball.Ìý 

Plan the weight of the turkey you purchase around the number of people at the table. Butterball recommends two pounds per adult and one pound per child. For a precise decision, use a .Ìý

If you buy a frozen turkey, keep in mind thawing takes time. Thawing in a fridge is ideal but takes several days, thawing in water will take between 6-12 hours usually. When thawing in water, change cold water every 30 minutes. Note there are types of bird that should not be thawed, such as frozen stuffed whole turkeys or ready-to-roasts.

When it comes to preparing the turkey, there's a number of options to choose from â€� marinating, injecting, brining and stuffing.Ìý

The same comes for cooking. Most are familiar with frying, roasting and smoking â€� but there are several other options. Adventurous cooks can learn how to air fry, spatchcock or grill their birds, to name a few options.Ìý

Though deciding how to prepare and cook your bird can be overwhelming,  explain the difference between the options so you can decide the best method for your dinner.Ìý

There is only one way to be sure of a turkey's doneness: the temperature. It should be 180° F in the thigh, 170° F in the breast and 165° F in the stuffing.

Let the bird rest before carving and carve slow.Ìý

How to Reach an Expert 

Whether you're a new host or a seasoned veteran in preparing Thanksgiving dinner, there's experts available in case something goes wrong.Ìý

Butterball has the answers to any turkey questions you ever could have. Not only that, but they also have a variety of recipes and a 

The talk line provides answers to all types of turkey questions until December 24. Butterball has your back on topics like how to pick a turkey, how to thaw the bird and all kinds of cooking questions.Ìý

The line is open to call or text from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the three days before the holiday and open from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day itself.

To reach a Butterball expert, call 800-288-8372 or text 844-877-3456.Ìý

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