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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.Levels on the Big Muddy River will continue to fall, dropping below
flood stage near Plumfield and Murphysboro late Sunday or Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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British entertainer Dame Vera Lynn dies at 103

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DAME VERA LYNN
By Braydon Brower

CNN -- Dame Vera Lynn, singer of the famous World War Two song "We'll Meet Again" has died.

Lynn passed away at her home in east Sussex, England on Thursday in the company of her close family.

She was widely recognized for her charitable endeavors and contributions to entertainment.

In the U.S. in 1994, she participated in the issuing of a commemorative coin honoring D-Day veterans.

Years later, in 2016, she was made a member of the Order of Companions of Honor.

Dame Vera Lynn was 103-years old.

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