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Weather Alert

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.

&&

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.

&&

...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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Temporary visitor restrictions in place at SIH facilities due to spike in flu cases

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Flu cases

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- SIH has implemented temporary restrictions for visitors as flu cases have increased in the area.

SIH said a significant spike in flu cases has led the hospital system to put in place restrictions for visitors at their facilities which are in effect as of February 6, 2025.

SIH stated this is to help protect patients, families and staff members during this heightened time in the flu season.

The following restrictions are as follows...

  • Visitation is limited to individuals ages 18 and older.
  • Each patient may have no more than two visitors at a time.
  • Anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, etc.) is asked to refrain from visiting.

SIH detailed since October 1, 2024, they have had 566 cases of Influenza A and one case of Influenza B. 230 of the Influenza A cases were diagnosed between January 26, and February 1, during this year. This particular week is equivalent to 40% of the reported flu cases since October for SIH facilities. This was reported from across all their hospitals and clinics.

Earlier, IDPH raised the respiratory illness level in Illinois from moderate to high.

Masks and hand sanitizers are available at SIH hospital entrances and throughout their facilities to help reduce the spread of illnesses.

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