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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro

.Moderate to major flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is now forecast to crest in moderate flood
stage near 28.5 feet Friday morning. At Murphysboro, the river is
cresting currently cresting in major flood stage near 36.4 feet.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.6 feet on 05/02/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

20-year-old in jail after allegedly assaulting and trying to kidnap a female

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Willis Weaver
Scott City Police Department

SCOTT CITY, Mo. -- A man is behind bars after being accused of trying to force a woman in his car and injuring her.

Scott City Police Department reported the incident happened on Tuesday, February 27. Officers responded to a 911 call, claiming an assault took place.

Once officers got to the scene, they found a female victim. Police allege Willis Weaver tried to kidnap the female by grabbing her and trying to force her in a vehicle.

Police said the victim was able to get away. Officers reportedly saw injuries on her as well.

Weaver was accused of riding around with his and the female's two children when he was trying to find out where she was. Police then allege an argument happened between the two of them and an assault took place. 

Weaver was later taken into custody and charged with kidnapping to the second-degree and domestic assault to the third-degree.

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