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Weather Alert

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

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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 by Thursday morning at both locations.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...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 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 27.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.8
feet Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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Hundreds Take Part in Chalk Eclipse Event at SIU

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Chalk Eclipse
Triston Allen

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Chalk-Eclipse brought in hundreds of junior high and high school students from across the region where they took part in creating artwork which highlights the solar eclipse image.

Roughly 400 students came out to ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois University on Friday morning, creating large-scale artwork on the sidewalk in Faner Mall.

This artwork will be on display for all who come to the area to witness and take part of the solar eclipse event and activities.

“I think it’s really cool that it’s gonna get more recognition from all of the people coming into the town," Art Education Nation President Izzy Burkhardt said. "There’s a lot of schools in the area that don’t have art programs, and I think this is a great way to get art out there and advocate for art being important for students and being important for just the whole world.�

Chalk-Eclipse was just the start of the ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois Crossroads Eclipse Festival. You can find a complete list of events at SIU this weekend by visiting our Total Solar Eclipse section on our website at .

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