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Weather Alert

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.

.The Big Muddy River continues to rise due to heavy rain last week
and over the weekend. The river will crest on Thursday before
starting a very slow fall.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.7
feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Scattered showers and storms linger through the end of the week

  • Chief Meteorologist

    Jacie Brianne is the evening meteorologist for News 3. She joined the WSIL Team in August of 2018.

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WEBWX

CARTERVILLE (WSIL) -- While there will be some dry time mixed in, scattered showers and storms will persist through the next couple of days. 

Scattered showers and storms will continue to push up from the south through the remainder of the afternoon. Some lightning and heavy rain will be the main threats but an isolated stronger storm can't be ruled out. 

Our slow moving system will not only keep the chance for storms around this evening, but for the next two days. Off and on storms will continue through Friday before we finally see a break in the rain. Where we see storms track over the same areas, localized flooding issues could become a concern.

The good news is if you have weekend plans, the rain will clear out just in time for outdoor activities. 

Chief Meteorologist

Jacie Brianne is the evening meteorologist for News 3. She joined the WSIL Team in August of 2018.

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