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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Historically high forecast rainfall amounts will heighten the risk
of flash flooding and flooding Wednesday through Sunday.

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. Preliminary projections of up to 1 foot of total
rainfall over parts of the area is not out of the question.

* WHERE...All of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, western
Kentucky, and southwest Indiana.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and especially low-lying and flood-prone
locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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Marion Police warn of increase in vehicle thefts, burglaries

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By Danny Valle

MARION (WSIL) -- Marion Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles after an increase in thefts and burglaries.

"It is unfortunate, but we no longer live in a time where we can trust everyone will always respect each other's personal property," said a post on the department's Monday.

Marion Police recommend:

*Secure your motorcycles/ ATV/ UTV vehicles

-If possible, take extra security measures like locking them inside a secure garage.

*Secure/Lock your passenger vehicles

-DO NOT leave vehicles unlocked

-DO NOT leave valuables inside your vehicles and/or in plain view.

-DO NOT leave keys inside your vehicles

To report suspicious activity, call Marion Police at (618) 993-2124.

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