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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River for the next
week, dropping near to below flood stage by April 21.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 21...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until Monday, April 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 25.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 19.6 feet Monday,
April 21.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

List of warming facilities across the region

  • Updated
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warming center, winter

(WSIL) -- The bitter cold temperatures will have some people looking for a place to get warm.

Here is a growing list of the local shelters and warming centers which will open their doors when cold weather settles in. (More locations will be added as we get confirmation)...

ILLINOIS

Carbondale

  • Carbondale Warming Center
  • 608 E College Street, Carbondale
  • 314-312-2539

Carterville

  • Carterville Fire Dept.
  • 300 N. Division St.
  • 618-985-8060

Christopher

  • Civic Center
  • 208 N Thomas St
  • Tu-F, 8:30-4:30
  • No pets allowed

Du Quoin

  • City Hall
  • No pets

Eldorado

  • First Christian Church
  • 1125 Walnut Street
  • 618-273-8190

Herrin

  • City Hall in Herrin
  • West Lobby Area

Marion

  • IL Dept. of Human Services
  • 1107 W DeYoung St.
  • 8:30am to 5pm Mon-Fri

Marion

  • City Hall
  • 350 Tower Square Plaza
  • M - F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Excludes holidays

Marion

  • Police Department
  • 1001 W. DeYoung St.
  • 24/7
  • Offers Assistance

Marion

  • Emergency Department open for veterans
  • Community based outpatient clinics also available during normal business hours

Metropolis

  • Trinity Church
  • 605 Metropolis St.
  • Open as needed
  • Call 618-524-5328 for emergency shelter

Metropolis

  • Massac County Courthouse
  • 1 Superman Square
  • Tues-Fri: 8am- 4pm

Murphysboro

  • City Council Chambers
  • 202 N. 11th Street
  • 618-684-2121

Royalton

  • Village Hall
  • 311 S. Main Street
  • Contact Mayor Christy Powers: 618-922-6000
  • Hours of availability are as needed

Sesser

  • City Hall
  • 302 W. Franklin Avenue (Side door)
  • Dispatch: 618-724-2424
  • Hours of availability are as needed
  • Pets allowed

West City

  • Take Action Today
  • 905 W. Washington Street
  • 8 p.m. - 8 a.m.
  • Police Department
  • 201 S. Browning
  • Dispatch: 618-435-6112
  • Hours of availability as needed
  • Small animals permitted

West Frankfort

  • Police Department Lobby
  • 201 E. Nolen Street.
  • Dispatch: 618-937-3502
  • Hours of availability are as needed.
  • No pets allowed

Washington County (Nashville)

  • Washington County Sheriff's Office
  • 618-327-4800 ext. 113
  • Grace United Methodist Church
  • 250 N. Mill Street

Zeigler

  • City Hall
  • 301 Church Street
  • Dispatch: 618-724-2424
  • City Hall Phone: 618-596-6475
  • Monday-Friday, 8am- 4pm
  • No pets allowed

KENTUCKY

Murray

  • Murray State Univ. Racer Arena
  • 333 N 14th St.
  • Entrance on south side of building

Cuba

  • Cuba Fire Dept. Station 1
  • 60 SR 94 West Sedalia, KY
  • 270-382-2229

Paducah

  • Paducah Warming Center
  • Washington Street Baptist Church
  • 739 Washington Street
  •  for more information

MISSOURI

Poplar Bluff

  • 203 N D St.
  • 573-712-6597
  • Open when temperatures fall BELOW 20 degrees

Sikeston

  • Spread Hope Now Warming Center
  • 915 S. Kingshighway
  • Doors open at 6pm
  • Will remain open until temperatures rise
  • (573) 380-6368

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Be sure to reach out to each location to verify hours and availability...

If you do not see your location on the list, call your local law enforcement agency for a shelter in your area.

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