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Weather Alert

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.

&&

Dippin� Dots CEO speaks out on explosion: “Please join me in praying for our employees�

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Courtesy: Paducah Drone, Vick Patel

 By Kenzie Dillow

PADUCAH, KY (WSIL) -- Nine of the ten employees have been released from the hospital.

My heart is with our employees, especially those injured in this afternoon’s terrible incident. I care
deeply for our employees � they are family to me. Please join me in praying for our employees Your
support will be greatly appreciated by the Dippin� Dots extended family during this difficult moment.

Dippin' Dots CEO Scott Fischer
Dippin’ Dots CEO speaks out on explosion: “Please join me in praying for our employees”

Courtesy: Paducah Drone, Vick Patel

Paducah Police tell News 3 they are no longer involved in the investigation.

The company's statement from Thursday evening says multiple agencies continue to investigate the blast.

This is a terrible accident, which occurred at our contract manufacturing facility and did not involve our

headquarters and ice cream production facility. At this moment, our focus is on the well-being of our

fellow employees who were injured. They are foremost in our thoughts and prayers this evening. We

are working with local officials and have contacted state and federal authorities in preparation for a

complete investigation. We are grateful for the response of first responders who helped on many levels

this afternoon.

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