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Weather Alert

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT /1 AM EDT/
TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s are
expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM
EDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 9 inches fell across the
Big Muddy River basin over the past week. This will keep river levels
elevated over at least the next week. Major flooding is forecast
to develop at Murphysboro this week with moderate flooding at
Plumfield. Crests are expected on Wednesday at both locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Many surrounding homes begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 27.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.0
feet early Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Hundreds of southern Illinois high school students to attend SIU Education Day

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CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- Hundreds of area high school students are expected to visit 九游体育 Illinois University Carbondale on Tuesday as part of Education Day.

The event will take place on October 29, at the SIU's Student Center.

More than 300 students are expected to visit and take part in interactive and educational activities and hand-on sessions. There will be a wide range of topics discussed and high school students will be able to select three sessions to attend. The workshop titles include, 鈥淲elcome to the Imagination Lab,鈥� 鈥淥rigami Math Art,鈥� 鈥淪unshine and Superheroes,鈥� 鈥淭he Adventure of Teaching in Alaska鈥� and 鈥淔un with 4-H.鈥�

The Education Day is an event to help with the ongoing teacher shortage and connect high school students with resources at SIU.

There will also be a resource fair with more than two dozen SIU departments and organizations.

High school students attending the event are from Anna-Jonesboro, Carbondale, Carrier Mills-Stonefort, Carterville, Century, Cobden, Crab Orchard, Du Quoin, Egyptian, Gallatin County, Goreville, Harrisburg, Herrin, Johnston City, Marion, Meridian, Pinckneyville, Shawnee, Vienna and West Frankfort high schools.

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