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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels on the Big Muddy River will continue to drop, falling below
flood stage at Plumfield Sunday, and at Murphysboro Monday.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 21...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until Monday, April 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 25.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 19.1 feet Monday,
April 21.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Indiana National Guard soldiers prepare armored vehicles for Ukrainian defense

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Indiana National Guardsmen prepared M113 Armored Personnel Carriers for transport

Indiana National Guardsmen prepared M113 Armored Personnel Carriers for transport, as part of a U.S. initiative to support Ukrainians in the defense of their nation. (Photo courtesy Indiana National Guard)

The Indiana National Guard says soldiers have prepared armored vehicles for use in Ukraine.

A statement released Wednesday said that Indiana National Guardsmen prepared M113 Armored Personnel Carriers for transport as part of a U.S. initiative to support Ukrainians in the defense of their nation.

"We've been directed to ship these out in support of the president's directive to provide military equipment to Ukraine," explained Brigadier General Justin L. Mann.

According to the National Guard, Hoosier Guardsmen at Camp Atterbury inspected, repaired, and test drove the M113s to ensure they were fully operational.

"We got short notice, and the team did a complete technical inspection and were able to get all of these things ready ahead of time in less than five days," Brig. Gen. Mann said.

After all the inspections were completed by technicians, the National Guard says the armored vehicles were staged and prepared for transport.