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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 EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday morning and continue falling to 14.0 feet Friday,
April 25.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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Dorena-Hickman Ferry Closed Due to High Winds

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Dorena-Hickman Ferry
KYTC District 1

HICKMAN, Ky. -- The Dorena-Hickman Ferry is now closed, this time due to high winds.

The ferry halted operations at 2:30 p.m. on Friday due to the windy conditions.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 reports the ferry recorded winds up to 38 mph out of the south. A passing towboat reported wind gusts up to 45 mph near the Hickman Harbor.

Crews will re-evaluate conditions on Saturday morning and will determine if the ferry can be back in operational status.

Motorists may check on the ferry’s operating status by calling (731) 693-0210 or by going to their Facebook page .

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