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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...

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

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 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 25.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 18.4 feet
Tuesday, April 22.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
25.2 feet on 03/30/1977.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Pets of the Week: July 2, 2020

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CARTERVILLE (WSIL) -- Two dogs and three kittens are up for adoption in this edition of Pets of the Week.

Jack and his sister Jill were both up for adoption at PAWS' Place Adoption Center, but he is still looking for his forever home. He is a 2-year-old full-blooded Beagle who weighs about 30-pounds. He is good with children and other dogs. Contact the Shelter in Anna for more about Jack.

Tina is a beautiful black cat who is shy at first, but after some time with her, she warms up and becomes the sweetest cat. You can get to know her at Wayne County Humane Society in Fairfield.

Several cats and kittens are looking for new homes at Finding Forever Animal Rescue in Marion. The facility will be open this Thursday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, July 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shelter will be closed on the Fourth of July.

Mel is a 2-year-old red and white Staffy-mix. He is available for adoption or rescue at the City of Marion Animal Control. His adoption fee is $160.00, which covers neuter, rabies, distemper/parvo and bordetella vaccine, heartworm test, and microchip.

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