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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Historically high forecast rainfall amounts will heighten the risk
of flash flooding and flooding Wednesday through Sunday.

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. Preliminary projections of up to 1 foot of total
rainfall over parts of the area is not out of the question.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and especially low-lying and flood-prone
locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall over several days
will result in extreme forecast amounts of up to 1 foot of
rain that will cause the risk of flash flooding and flooding
to rise markedly.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood and Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding
should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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Sheriff's Office Warns of Scam in Saline County

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Scam
By Dave Davis

HARRISBURG, Ill. -- The Saline County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a scam going around on Tuesday.

The sheriff's office is describing the scam as an individual identifying himself as "Sgt. Watson with the Saline County Sheriff's Office."

Authorities said they do not have a Sgt. Watson who works for them at the sheriff's office.

The number the sheriff's office stated was calling people in regards to the scam is 618-388-3924.

The sheriff's office said they tried to call the number but only get a voicemail.

Authorities urge caution for anyone who receives a phone call from someone claiming to be Sgt. Watson from the Saline County Sheriff's Office or the number stated above.

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