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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT /1 AM EDT/
TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s are
expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM
EDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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.

.Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 9 inches fell across the
Big Muddy River basin over the past week. This will keep river levels
elevated over at least the next week. Major flooding is forecast
to develop at Murphysboro this week with moderate flooding at
Plumfield. Crests are expected on Wednesday at both locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Many surrounding homes begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 27.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.0
feet early Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

One dead after two-vehicle crash on I-24

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PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) -- One person is dead after a semi-truck and SUV crash on I-24 on Wednesday morning.

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened at 4:49 a.m. on October 16 near the 11 mile marker on I-24.

The sheriff's office said Eric Jackson, 64 of Gilbertsville, Kentucky, was driving a 2005 Mercury Mariner going west when it collided with the front of a 2021 Volvo tractor-trailer.

After attempting to change lanes and colliding with the Volvo truck, the sheriff's office said the Mercury Mariner overturned multiple times.

Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene by the McCracken County coroner.

Assisting the sheriff's office at the scene was the Mercy Regional Ambulance, Reidland-Farley Fire Department, McCracken County Coroner Amanda Melton, McCracken County DES and Lent’s Towing & Stinnett’s Towing.

The westbound lanes of the interstate were closed for about four hours as authorities investigated the crash.

"Please keep the Jackson family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time," the McCracken County Sheriff's Office said in a press release.

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