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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.Levels on the Big Muddy River will continue to fall, dropping below
flood stage near Plumfield and Murphysboro late Sunday or Monday.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Dangerous man on the loose; DO NOT approach him

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Stevenson mugshot

VIENNA, IL (WSIL) -- UPDATE 5/15: The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Police are searching for a man considered to be dangerous.

Charles Stevenson is 6'8" and 220lbs and was last seen walking south on Chigger Road in the Egyptian Hills area. Police believe he may be heading towards Marion. Stevenson is considered to be dangerous, and if you see him, call 911 immediately. Do not approach him. Stevenson has multiple warrants out for his arrest.