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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Showers and storms through today produced 1 to 4 inches of rainfall
across the Quad State. With another 5 to 9 inches of rainfall
forecast through Sunday, a particularly dangerous flooding and flash
flooding situation is expected.

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

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

* 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 up to 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.

&&

Weather Alert

...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood
Warning 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 multi-day heavy rain is headed toward the region lasting through
Saturday. Three days of rainfall is incorporated into the forecast
but it still does not include the entire event. The Big Muddy River
has started to rise and increases in crest forecasts can be
expected. Now is the time to prepare for major flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...From late Friday night until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early
Saturday morning to 30.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will
then fall early Wednesday morning. It will rise to 30.2 feet
Wednesday evening. It will then fall again but remain above
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

McCracken County shooting threat leads to pursuit, arrest

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    Kenzie Dillow joined the team in 2016 as an editor, moved to Producer in 2017 & took over the Digital Content Manager position in 2021. Kenzie graduated from SIUC in 2016 with a degree in Sports Broadcasting and Advertising.

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Cordell Nix

PADUCAH (WSIL) -- A West Virginia man now faces numerous charges after a shooting threat and pursuit with police. 

Around 2:20 a.m. Thursday, Paducah Police Officers were responding to a report of an armed subject at a bar in the Park Plaza Road area. 

The caller stated the armed subject had threatened to shoot people at the bar and believed they left in a vehicle. 

A McCracken County Sergeant was traveling near the area and saw a vehicle matching the caller's description. 

While stopped at a red light, the Sergeant observed the vehicle come towards him at a high rate of speed. As the Sergeant began to move his vehicle to prevent being struck, the other vehicle swerved and drove through the red light. 

A traffic stop was attempted, but the driver refused to stop. The suspect, later identified as Cordell Nix, fled from deputies, striking multiple stop signs and curbs. Nix eventually struck a fire hydrant, causing minor damage and then fled on foot. After a short pursuit, Nix was taken into custody. 

Police did learn Nix was the man that threatened to shoot others at the local bar and a loaded pistol was found in his vehicle. 

Nix was transported to a local hospital because of his extreme level of intoxication. While at the hospital he assaulted law enforcement officers and threatened to kill hospital staff. At approximately 1:00 pm he was released from the hospital and lodged in the McCracken County Jail.

Nix, 24 of West Virginia, was charged with 17 offenses including:

  • Speeding 26 MPH or more
  • Reckless Driving, Wanton Endangerment 1stÌý¶Ù±ð²µ°ù±ð±ð - Police Officer
  • Fleeing or Evading Police 1stÌý¶Ù±ð²µ°ù±ð±ð (Motor Vehicle)
  • Fleeing or Evading Police 2ndÌý¶Ù±ð²µ°ù±ð±ð (On Foot)
  • Disregarding Stop Sign
  • Disregarding Traffic Control Device
  • Criminal Mischief 1stÌý¶Ù±ð²µ°ù±ð±ð
  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident
  • No Operator’s License
  • Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance, Assault 3rdÌý¶Ù±ð²µ°ù±ð±ð â€� Police Officer
  • Terroristic Threatening 3rdÌý¶Ù±ð²µ°ù±ð±ð
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Possession of Open Alcohol Beverage Container in Motor Vehicle
  • Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol â€� Aggravated

The Paducah Police Department has additional charges stemming from the initial incident of threatening to shoot patrons of the bar. 

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