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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 storms return Thursday, isolated strong storms are possible

  • Chief Meteorologist

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

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Tomorrow

CARTERVILLE Ill. (WSIL) -- A few showers are attempting to move in from the northwest, but continue to diminish this afternoon. A small shower chance is possible through the evening for our north and west counties, but mostly dry conditions are expected. Cloudy and warm weather will continue overnight, with lows dipping down near 70 degrees.

Another chance for a few showers and storms will arrive Thursday morning. This could impact your morning commute, but it won't be a washout. The better chance for storms will be during the evening and overnight hours. This complex will move in from the northwest, bringing the chance for an isolated strong storm or two. The main hazards will be damaging winds, lightning and heavy rainfall. These will move east southeast, not exiting the region until Friday morning. 

Aside from the chance for rain, it will pretty warm and muggy again. High temperatures both Thursday and Friday will climb back into the low 90s. Heat indices will also rise into the triple digits. 

A cold front will bring us drier and more comfortable weather by the weekend.

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Chief Meteorologist

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

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