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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

.A couple more rounds of moderate to heavy rain can be expected into
the weekend. The rest of the event rainfall has been incorporated
into the river forecast.  The Big Muddy River has started to rise and
crests are expected over the next week. Now is the time to prepare
for flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of
28.1 feet Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

.Showers and storms have produced 2 to 5 inches of rainfall across
most of the Quad State since Wednesday. A few isolated zones have
received as much as 8 inches as of early this morning. Another 4 to
8 inches of rainfall forecast through Sunday will result in a
particularly dangerous flooding and flash flooding situation.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. With 2 to 8 inches already fallen and another 4 to 8
inches forecast, a particularly dangerous situation is likely to
develop.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...
...This is a particularly dangerous situation...

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams,
and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams
may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Extensive street flooding may develop. Flooding may occur in homes,
businesses and other locations not normally subject to flooding.
Roadways may wash away near creeks and culverts.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor later forecasts and be alert for Flash Flood and Flood
Warnings. Be prepared to take action when flooding develops.

&&

Kentucky Offering Safe Driver Prizes for Teens

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FRANKFORT, KY. (WSIL) –� Governor Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) have launched the Safe Teen Driving Challenge, offering $5,000 in cash prizes to encourage young drivers to adopt safer habits on the road.

With over 47,000 teen-involved crashes in Kentucky over the past three years—resulting in 13,000 injuries and 210 tragic deaths—this initiative aims to turn the tide on preventable accidents.

�As Governor, but also as the dad of two teenagers who I love more than anything, making sure all our drivers are safe on the roadways is a top priority,� said Gov. Beshear. This challenge offers teens a chance to win cash prizes while making our roads safer for everyone.

The challenge, sponsored by AAA Blue Grass and AAA East Central, rewards the top-performing teen drivers with these prizes:

1st Place: $2,000

2nd Place: $1,500

3rd Place: $1,000

4th Place: $500

Winners will be announced in April 2025, with their achievements celebrated as part of Kentucky’s highway safety efforts.

Open to 16-to-19-year-olds with a valid permit or driver’s license, the Safe Teen Driving Challenge is easy to join. Teens (with parental consent if under 18) can:

Register online at between Jan. 14 and Jan. 24, 2025 (deadline: 11:59 p.m.).

Download the DriveWell Go� app, create an account, and enter the contest code.

Track your driving performance from Jan. 25 to March 31, 2025, and climb the leaderboard for a chance to win!

The DriveWell Go� app, powered by Cambridge Mobile Telematics, uses cutting-edge smartphone sensors to analyze driving behaviors, such as:

Speeding

Hard braking

Harsh acceleration

Sharp cornering

Distracted driving (phone use)

Participants can monitor their habits, view real-time scores, and compete with peers on a leaderboard updated biweekly.

This challenge combines technology, education, and fun to help teens become lifelong safe drivers, said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. "The ultimate reward for safe driving is protecting yourself and others on the road.�

Ryan McMahon, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Cambridge Mobile Telematics, added, “By leveraging advanced technology and making safe driving fun with prizes, we’re equipping young drivers with the tools and awareness to build lifelong safe driving habits.�

For more information and to register, visit .

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