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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 flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is currently cresting near 28.1 feet. At
Murphysboro, the river has crested and started a very slow fall.

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.

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 Thursday the stage was 28.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Thursday was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.7 feet
Thursday, April 17.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.0 feet on 04/03/1985.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Drug investigation leads to arrest in Marion

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MARION (WSIL) -- A Marion man is facing charges after police say they found meth and a cannabis grow operation in his home.

Stephan A. King, 43, was taken into custody Thursday.

Members of the Marion Police Department's Narcotics Unit and its Emergency Response Team served a search warrant at King's home on Midway Court.

There, investigators say they found meth, a cannabis plant grow operation weighing approximately 40 pounds, psilocybin mushrooms, prescription tablets, ammunition, packaging materials, weighing equipment and approximately $8,500.

King was arrested on charges of production of 20-50 cannabis plants, delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and possession of a controlled substance.

He's currently being held in the Williamson County Jail, awaiting his first court appearance.

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