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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River for the next
week, dropping near to below flood stage by April 20.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.1 feet Sunday,
April 20.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

...Breezy South Winds Expected Through the Evening...

Sustained south winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph
will continue through this evening, with isolated gusts to 50 mph
possible. The strongest gusts are most likely to occur across
southeast Missouri into southwest Illinois.

Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. A few tree limbs
may also be blown down. High profile vehicles may encounter some
driving difficulty, especially on east-west roads.

More cool temperatures and rain chances through the weekend

  • Chief Meteorologist

    Jacie Brianne is the evening meteorologist for News 3. She joined the WSIL Team in August of 2018.

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Weekend

CARTERVILLE (WSIL) -- Some breaks in the clouds allowed at least a little sunshine to come through this afternoon. It was still chilly. Temperatures only climbed into the 40s and 50s, with a northwest breeze. 

Quiet weather will stick around through the overnight hours, with temperatures dipping back into the low 30s. Winds will also relax tonight.

It'll be a chilly but dry morning Saturday. The scattered showers return toward the afternoon and evening. Widespread rain will then stick around overnight and into early Sunday. Dry weather should return again by Sunday afternoon. 

Rainfall totals will be on the lighter side. On average 0.1"-0.50" is expected, with the highest amounts south.

High temperatures both Saturday and Sunday will stay below average, only topping out in the upper 40s. It may be a good weekend for indoor plans.

Temperatures remain cool into next week, with a possible hard freeze by Tuesday morning. 

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Chief Meteorologist

Jacie Brianne is the evening meteorologist for News 3. She joined the WSIL Team in August of 2018.

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