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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

&&

Upcoming Lane Restriction on I-55 in Cape Girardeau County for Guardrail Repairs

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highway, road work
MGN

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Motorists are to expect a lane restriction coming up next week in Cape Girardeau County along I-55.

The Missouri Department of Transportation alerted the public of some upcoming road work scheduled from July 22 through July 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from the 110.6 mile marker through the 110.2 mile marker in the southbound lanes.

The southbound lanes of I-55 will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as crews work on guardrail repairs.

Motorists are urged to use extreme caution traveling through this area. The work zone will also be marked with signs.

For additional information contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit .

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