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Weather Alert

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 9 inches fell across the
Big Muddy River basin over the past week. This will keep river levels
elevated over at least the next week. Major flooding is forecast
to develop at Murphysboro this week with moderate flooding at
Plumfield. Crests are expected by Thursday morning at both locations.

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

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.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Many surrounding homes begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 27.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.8
feet Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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Organizers gear up for Operation Christmas in Mayfield, Kentucky

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MAYFIELD, Ky. (WSIL) -- The tornado that tore through Mayfield, Kentucky destroyed a lot. But it couldn't cancel Christmas.

Organizers gear up for Operation Christmas in Mayfield, Kentucky

Organizers are preparing for Operation Christmas to bring some holiday cheer.

On Tuesday, dozens of volunteers will make their way through town to distribute a 4-day supply of food and water, gift cards, supplies and toys for children

Mayfield Mayor Kathy Stewart O'Nan said in a statement "Our families need this push to get through Christmas."

The Operation Christmas Tuesday Event will also give workers who have been providing supplies to tornado victims a chance to take a short break to spend some time with their own families.

"It has been really gratifying to see that there are people out there that want to make sure the kids in Mayfield and Graves County get a very merry Christmas," said Keith Todd, PIO for Mayfield Graves County Region EOC.

Todd also says at least 70,000 toys have been donated and gift cards are strongly encouraged right now and they can be can be mailed or shipped to the Graves County Health Department.

The Operation Christmas event starts at 10 Tuesday morning and Todd says they expect to finish around 4:30 p.m.

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