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Weather Alert

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.

.The Big Muddy River continues to rise due to heavy rain last week
and over the weekend. The river will crest on Thursday before
starting a very slow fall.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.7
feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Firefighter injured after responding to fire call in Graves County

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Mayfield Graves County Fire and Resccue
Mayfield Graves County Fire and Resccue

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. � A firefighter was injured after responding to a fire in Graves County on Saturday.

The Mayfield Graves County Fire & Rescue Squad responded to a structure fire call on March 1.

Fire crews were at the scene of the fire when firefighter Jenny Buckman 48, was injured, fire officials reported. Buckman was then taken to an out-of-state hospital.

“She is doing good, is sore and moving slowing but with the grace of God, she will be okay,� the Mayfield Graves County Fire & Rescue Squad stated on a post. “We would like to thank the community that has been praying for her. Please keep prayers going her way and for our firefighters.�

Jenny has been a volunteer firefighter for 15 years at the department.

Assisting at the scene was Mayfield-Graves County EMS, AirEvac, Graves County Sheriff Office, KSP, Melber Fire Department and Calloway County Fire and Rescue.

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