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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Scattered to numerous slow-moving thunderstorms will develop
through the day. These storms will produce torrential downpours
which will overwhelm drainage systems and small creeks, leading to
areas of flash flooding.

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Areas of southern Illinois along and south of Highway 13
and all of western Kentucky.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT this morning through 12 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will develop across
southern Illinois and western Kentucky from late this morning
through late tonight. Areas that see thunderstorms could
receive 1.5 to 3.0 inches of rain in just one or two hours,
with locally higher amounts up to 4 inches possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Rep. Mike Bost attending Veterans Forum in Mt. Vernon

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Rep. Mike Bost and VA Secretary Doug Collins expected to meet with veterans

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (WSIL) � On Wednesday, Illinois Representative Mike Bost and VA Secretary Doug Collins are expected to make an appearance in Mt. Vernon at 9 a.m.

Rep. Bost says he will speak directly to veterans about expanding access to VA care, streamlining benefits, and getting high-quality service. 

In a social media post, Rep. Bost says, "As Chairman of the House Veterans� Affairs Committee - and as a Marine myself � there’s no duty I take more seriously than bringing better VA care to our veterans, and giving them a seat at the table."

This event is not open to the public and requires an RSVP before attending.