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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.


&&

Brookport Bridge to Temporarily Close for Two Days for Paving Operations

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BROOKPORT, Ill. -- The U.S. 45 Ohio River "Brookport" Bridge is scheduled to temporarily close for two days next week for paving operations.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is slated to temporarily close the bridge on July 1 at 8 a.m., and will remain closed through July 2 until 5 p.m.

The closure is to allow a contractor to perform a mill and pave operation on the Kentucky side approaching the bridge.

The bridge will remain closed on the night of July 1 due to the placement of equipment.

KYTC states the City of Brookport will also work on storm drainage valves and piping during this time as well. This will take place near the end of the bridge on the Illinois side.

No marked detours will be in place. Motorists may self-detour using Interstate 24 over the Ohio River bridge.

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