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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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Pets of the Week: October 31, 2019

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CARTERVILLE (WSIL) � In this edition of Pets of the Week there are two cats and one dog.

First up is London. London is a sweet little Calico girl who is 10 months old. She is a beautiful cat who was owner surrendered so she is used to being in a home. She would love for her life to get back to normal with a nice person or family to love and snuggle with. You can find London at the Perry County Humane Society. 

This is Buddy. He is a 2-year-old Hound Dog that loves to walk and sniff things out. He is heartworm positive, fully vaccinated, and very faithful and loyal. Buddy can be found at the City of Herrin Animal Control. 

Tommy is a male 8-week-old kitten. He is very friendly and not camera shy. Contact the Wayne County Humane Society in Fairfield to adopt Tommy. 

Chucky is a 1-year-old male Boxer mix. His adoption fee is $160 and that covers neuter, rabies, distemper/parvo and bordetella vaccine, heartworm test, and microchip. Chucky can be adopted at the City of Marion Animal Control. 

Williamson County Animal Control has a Lab/Shepherd mix who is about 7-8yrs old, neutered, and microchipped. Right now, he is on parvo/distemper vaccination and ready for adoption or rescue. His adoption fee is $60. 

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