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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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Mt. Vernon man arrested for aggravated battery

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MT. VERNON, Ill. � Mt. Vernon police have made an arrest in a February home invasion.

Anthony Garrett, 41, of Mt Vernon, was taken into custody Saturday.

Early on Feb. 25, officers with the Mt. Vernon Police Department/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department High Risk Team were called to 816 Apricot Avenue.ÌýOfficers were told an armed man had forced his way into the home and beat up two people. It was believed the man, identified as Garrett, was still inside. The High Risk Team searched the home but did not find Garrett.

On Saturday, an off-duty officer spotted Garrett in the area of Salem Road and Warren Avenue. Garrett ran from responding officers but was later taken into custody. He’s charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery, and unlawful use or possession of a weapon by a felon.

A preliminary hearing is set for April 10.Ìý

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