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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River for the next
week, dropping near to below flood stage by April 20.

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 REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.1 feet Sunday,
April 20.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Death of victims in Christmas house fire ruled murder-suicide

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House Fire herrin
By Dave Davis

HERRIN (WSIL) -- Two people killed in a Christmas morning House fire in Herrin have been identified.

Williamson County Coroner Mike "Junior" Burke and Herrin Police identified the victims as Richard Lowe, 46, and his son Gavin Lowe, 12, both of Herrin.

The Herrin Police Department received a 911 call at 2:49 a.m. on December 25, 2019, regarding the . While battling the flames, Herrin Firefighters discovered two bodies.

Autopsies determined the incident was a murder-suicide. Police say Richard Lowe shot his son Gavin, then turned the gun on himself, after setting the home on fire.

The incident is still under investigation by the Herrin Police Department, Williamson County Coroner's office, State Fire Marshal's office and Illinois State Police.