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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.


&&

Christmas display features 25,000 lights synchronized to music

  • Brooke Schlyer is the midday producer and co-anchor. She also reports for the 4 p.m. newscast. 

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MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS (WSIL) -- Residents across the region continue to wow with their Christmas displays and there's at least one home going above and beyond. 

The Morgan's Light Show features nearly 25,000 lights all synchronized to classic holiday tunes like 'So this is Christmas' by John Lennon and modern remixes including Sia's 'Candy Cane Lane.'

The home itself is outlined in lights, has snowflakes on the roof and a tv screen that homeowner Chad Morgan is able to program. Then in the front yard, are dazzling Christmas trees and LED loops. 

He and his wife have been putting on the show for eight years and try to add a new element with each holiday season. 

The centerpiece of the display is a 25-foot Christmas tree where visitors can see Santa himself dancing, the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman and Olaf from the hit musical 'Frozen.' 

But, the show don't stop there. In the background, there's also barn  decked out in lights, a display screen, and small Christmas trees in front. 

Chad says all are invited to come and see the show for themselves.

"There are people who come multiple times a week," he explains. "It's definitely a tradition for a lot of people. We enjoy seeing familiar vehicles pull up in the drive way, but also people in the area who have been around for a while and just haven't heard of it yet."

There's a donation box at the end of the driveway that goes to maintaining and expanding the show. The other 50% of the donations will go to the Woman's Hope Center, which helps women through a crisis pregnancy.

For more information on The Morgan's Light Show, click here to visit their Facebook page.

  • The Morgan's Light Show:
  • 10258 N. Spring Garden Lane
  • Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

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Brooke Schlyer is the midday producer and co-anchor. She also reports for the 4 p.m. newscast. 

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