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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro

.Moderate to major flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is now forecast to crest in moderate flood
stage near 28.5 feet Friday morning. At Murphysboro, the river has
crested and started a very slow fall.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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...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 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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Shooting in Wayne County, Illinois puts several schools on lockdown

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WAYNE COUNTY, Ill. (WEVV) 鈥� Some schools in Wayne County went on lockdown Friday morning as the result of a shooting in the town of Cisne.

Officials with聽North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 said Friday morning that all of the district's schools were placed on precautionary lockdown.

The precautionary lockdown was lifted just before 9 a.m., the district said, with all students and staff members safe.

Wayne County Sheriff Chris Otey said that the incident in Cisne was "secure" and that a suspect had been detained.

The sheriff said that the public may see a heavy law enforcement presence in the area as deputies continue to investigate the incident.

No other details on the situation were immediately released. Stay with us on-air and online for any new information once it becomes available.

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