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Weather Alert

The National Weather Service in Paducah has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Franklin County in south central Illinois...
Johnson County in southern Illinois...
Pulaski County in southern Illinois...
Williamson County in southern Illinois...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 1213 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Marion, Herrin, West Frankfort, Benton, Carterville, Johnston
City, Christopher, Vienna, Rend Lake Area, Sesser, Zeigler,
Crainville, Cambria, Royalton, Energy, Goreville, Mounds, Hurst,
Valier and West City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&


FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.One more round of moderate rainfall is expected today before we
begin to dry out. The Big Muddy River will rise above flood stage
this afternoon and crest next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

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

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 NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this
afternoon to 28.5 feet early Monday morning. It will then
fall Tuesday evening. It will rise to 28.1 feet early
Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall again but remain above
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.6 feet on 05/02/2017.


&&

Weather Alert

.The forecast of up to a foot of rain is on track, with many
locations nearing that total and experiencing widespread flooding.
Additional heavy rain will only exacerbate ongoing flooding and make
it even worse and more widespread.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Additional
heavy rains will only exacerbate ongoing flooding and make it
worse and more widespread...resulting in particularly dangerous
situations.

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

* WHEN...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. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding
of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Be prepared as
rising water levels may cause particularly dangerous situations
where evacuations could become necessary.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. With the forecast on track and radar estimates and
spotter reports confirming many locations already having
received between 4 and 10 inches, anticipated additional
bouts of heavy rain will put everyone in the half foot to
foot range. A few isolated totals greater than a foot are not
out of the question. These amounts and resultant flooding
creates a particularly dangerous situation.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for additional Flash Flood
and Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should
be prepared to take action should flooding develop or worsen.

&&

Doctors warning of increased risk in cardiac arrest in young athletes

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What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, here in Miami Gardens, Florida on September 25, 2022, suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field during Monday night's game between the Bills and Cincinnati Bengals.

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Doctors are warning ahead of the High School Sports season that, while it is uncommon, studies have shown younger athletes are facing increased risks of heart issues.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) � The high school sports seasons will be starting soon but the new season comes with renewed warnings. Doctors say the latest studies show cardiac arrest is becoming more prevalent in young athletes. 

"Conduction goes from top to bottom of the heart and if it gets disrupted then the heart doesn't beat, they fall over," said Dr. Mark Martin, Family Practice Doctor. 

Young athletes, but especially those who play football, basketball and soccer, are becoming more prone to sudden cardiac arrest. While cases tend to be 1 in every 50-to-80 thousand, its not impossible. Recent cases involving Buffalo Bills' defensive back Demar Hamlin and USC freshman Bronny James, is why doctors want everyone to be aware.

"That sudden cardiac death is due to an impact to the chest, the other thing you can have is dysrhythmias," Dr. Martin says. "They get out there, running around that kind of stuff, and they start feeling symptoms but once you put them under stress of an athletic competition, it starts to show."

Too much stress on a young athlete can potentially lead to heart related conditions and sometimes sudden cardiac arrest. Schools and coaches are staying aware of how issues of heat, overworking of an athlete and other factors could impact their health. 

"I think the states got some new guidelines for us, school has guidelines, conference has guidelines, so we are very aware," said Coach Mike Goebel, Head Football Coach for Mater Dei High School. "We have trainers who watch very closely to what the heat index is and things like that cause the last thing we want is for someone to go down."

If your child ever feels shortness of breath, fatigue, or dizziness, its best to take them to the doctor. 

Doctors are also advising that if your family has prior history of heart related conditions or issues, to let your coach know so that they are aware of it.

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