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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.


&&

Helene will bring back widespread rain by Thursday evening

  • Chief Meteorologist

    Jacie Brianne is the evening meteorologist for News 3. She joined the WSIL Team in August of 2018.

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TOMORROW

CARTERVILLE Ill. (WSIL) -- The first half of the day Thursday will be mostly dry. If you have any errands to run, or yardwork to finish ahead of the rain, that window is closing. 

Thursday should be a fairly comfortable day, feeling like fall. High temperatures will top out near average, in the mid to upper 70s. 

Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall Thursday along the Florida coast, as a Major Hurricane. The remnants will then make a turn to the northwest, bringing our region quite a bit of rain. 

The rain will begin to move in from the east by Thursday evening, becoming more widespread overnight and through the day on Friday. Friday looks to be a "washout", and the wettest day. 

RAIN

Scattered showers will continue through the weekend, tapering off a bit more each day. Rainfall totals continue to range between 2-4", with isolated higher amounts south. Totals gradually decrease to the northwest. 

Friday and Saturday will also be breezy. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Use caution when driving in the rain and the winds. 

The clouds and rain will keep temperatures comfortable, in the low to mid 70s each day. 

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Chief Meteorologist

Jacie Brianne is the evening meteorologist for News 3. She joined the WSIL Team in August of 2018.

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