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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ THIS
MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CDT /1 AM EDT/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ this morning to midnight CDT /1 AM
EDT/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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Weather Alert

.Historically high forecast rainfall amounts will create a
particularly dangerous situation with respect to the risk of flash
flooding and flooding this afternoon through Sunday.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /2 PM EDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. Preliminary projections of up to 1 foot of total
rainfall over parts of the area is not out of the question.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT  /2 PM EDT/ this afternoon through Sunday
morning.

* 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. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall over several days
will result in extreme forecast amounts of up to 1 foot of
rain that will cause the risk of flash flooding and flooding
to rise markedly and create a particularly dangerous flooding
situation.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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Suspect vehicle stole catalytic converter from school bus

  • Brooke Schlyer is the midday producer and co-anchor. She also reports for the 4 p.m. newscast. 

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Pope county school bus theft suspect vehicle

POPE COUNTY, ILLINOIS (WSIL) -- The sheriff's office needs the public's help in a theft case and wants to know if you can identify this vehicle. 

Sheriff Jerry Suits says a suspect or suspects stole a catalytic converter off a school bus. The bus was parked behind the Pope County Community Unit School District. 

The theft happened during the afternoon on Thursday, December 22, 2022. A time when faculty, staff, and students were away for Christmas break. 

The cost to replace and install the catalytic converter is $3,200. 

Those with information on the theft or who can identify the vehicle, should reach out to the sheriff's office. Callers will be kept confidential.

A reward will also be given to whoever provides a tip leading to a conviction.

The sheriff adds catalytic converter thefts in Pope county and the surrounding counties, even in neighboring states, continues to remain an issue. 

POPE COUNTY SHERIFF:

216 E Decatur Street

Golconda, IL 62938

(618) 683-4321

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Brooke Schlyer is the midday producer and co-anchor. She also reports for the 4 p.m. newscast. 

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