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Weather Alert

.Historically high forecast rainfall amounts will create a
particularly dangerous situation with respect to the risk of flash
flooding and flooding Wednesday through Sunday.

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

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

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

* IMPACTS...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. Extensive street
flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* 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...

Monitor later forecasts and be alert for Flash Flood and Flood
Warnings. Be prepared to take action when flooding develops as this
will be a particularly dangerous situation.

&&

Weather Alert

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CDT /1 AM EDT/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Wednesday to midnight CDT /1 AM
EDT/ Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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Three Sought in Franklin County on Various Charges

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Amanda Ortiz, Chase Johnson, Sherrie Hammond

Amanda Ortiz, Chase Johnson, Sherrie Hammond

 Franklin County Sheriff's Office

BENTON, Ill. -- Authorities are looking for three people wanted out of Franklin County for various of charges, which includes theft, property damage and obstructing identification.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office alerted the public on the morning of August 28. Officials said they urge people to not approach these wanted individuals as some could be considered armed and/or dangerous.

Amanda Ortiz, 44, is wanted out of Franklin County for a theft charge. Ortiz was last living in the West Frankfort area.

Chase Johnson, 30, is wanted for a charge of criminal trespass to land. He was last known to be living in the West Frankfort area as well.

Sherrie Hammond, 59, is wanted on a charge of obstructing identification. Hammond was last living in the Benton area.

If you have any information on these individuals and where they might be, you are urged to call the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 618-438-4841.

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