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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Showers and storms last night produced 1 to 3 inches of rainfall
across the Quad State. With another 6 to 10 inches of rainfall
forecast through Sunday, a particularly dangerous flooding and flash
flooding situation is expected.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. With 1 to 3 inches already fallen and another 7 to 10
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 up to 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...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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51-year-old faces multiple charges, accused of throwing rocks at vehicle, police say

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handcuffs, police

METROPOLIS, Ill. (WSIL) -- A 51-year-old faces charges after police respond to a call where a person and vehicle were hit with rocks.

The Metropolis Police Department reported their officers responded to a home in the 700-block of E. 8th Street for a domestic disturbance report on October 12.

Police said 51-year-old Robin Smith threw rocks at a victim's vehicle and a person was hit in their back. Police also accuse Smith of resisting arrest and struggling with the officers as well.

Smith faces charges of Domestic Battery, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Damage to Property and Disorderly Conduct and was taken to the Massac County Detention Center.

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