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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 Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River for the next
week, dropping near to below flood stage by April 21.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 21...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until Monday, April 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 25.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 19.6 feet Monday,
April 21.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Franklin-Williamson Child Advocacy Center launches Blue Kid Campaign

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FWCAC launches Blue Kid Campaign for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WSIL) � April officially marks the start of Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, nationwide. 

States and communities across the U.S. are launching their campaigns to spread awareness. 

In Franklin and Williamson Counties, you might notice some blue cut-outs of children as you drive on the roads.

These blue cut-outs are a part of Franklin-Williamson Child Advocacy Center's Blue Kid Campaign. 

Franklin County Sheriff Kyle Bacon shared this photo to his social media in support of the initiative:  

Franklin County Sheriff Kyle Bacon

Organizers say a $100 donation to the FWCAC will get you a blue cut-out to place in front of your home or business. 

Sheriff Bacon says last year, over 39 businesses participated in the campaign. 

If you want to get involved, you can visit the .

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