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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.


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Uber expanding into more southern Illinois counties

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By Jeff Weinrich

(WSIL) -- People across Illinois will now be able to catch a ride to their destination through the ride-sharing service Uber.

The company announced Tuesday their app would be available in 39 additional counties on Wednesday, Oct. 7. That means Uber would be available in every county in Illinois.

“We are thrilled to make Uber available throughout the state of Illinois,� said David Shapir, Uber’s General Manager for Illinois. “Whether you need an affordable ride to the grocery store or are looking to earn extra
money on your own schedule, all Illinoisians will now have access to the Uber platform. We know these are uncertain times and over the last few months, our tech and safety teams have been hard at work building new product features that help protect everyone, every time they use Uber.�

In Illinois, Uber is expanding to these counties on Wednesday:

● Alexander

● Bond

● Clay

● Clinton

● Crawford

● Edwards

● Effingham

● Fayette

● Gallatin

● Hardin

● Jasper

● Jefferson

● Johnson

● Lawrence

● Marion

● Massac

● Pope

● Pulaski

● Randolph

● Richland

● Union

● Wabash

● Washington

● Wayne

● White

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