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Weather Alert

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

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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 by Thursday morning at both locations.

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

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.

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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

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. 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 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 27.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.8
feet Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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Local ladies gear up to participate in Saluki Women's Weekend

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Saluki Women's Weekend

CARBONDALE, IL (WSIL) -- The Women's Leadership Council of ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois University Foundation is hosting its Inaugural Saluki Women’s Weekend.

The event is Friday, September 9, and Saturday, September 10. For the full list of events, click .Ìý

This year the event will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, celebrate the accomplishments of Saluki Women in Athletics and Education, announce the second cohort of the student mentorship program, and spread awareness on philanthropy for gender equity initiatives on campus.

Dr. Dawn Korte and Dean Camille Davidson, both from SIU stopped by News 3 This Morning to share more during a Live Interview.

There has been a change of venue for the Saluki Women’s Reception. It will be held at 6 p.m. Friday night atÌýtheÌýSIU Alumni Tent atÌýtheÌýSIU AlumniÌýAssociation Guida-Moller FamilyÌýAlumni Center, Woody Hall,Ìý900 South Normal Avenue, inÌýCarbondale.Ìý

Dr. Dawn Korte and Dean Camille Davidson stopped by News 3 This Morning to share more during a Live Interview.