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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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Thousands trick-or-treat at Rend Lake Campground

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REND LAKE (WSIL) � Thousands spent Saturday night at the fourth annual trick-or-treat event at Rend Lake Campground.

Kids dressed in costumes and walked to different camp-sites which were decorated for Halloween. 

There was a haunted hay ride, a "best decorated campsite" competition, free hot dogs, bounce houses, and lots of candy.

Site Superintendent, Ted Liefer, says the event brought the community closer. 

"Seeing all of the decorations and actually going out on the haunted hay ride and seeing how everybody has put the time and effort in, and getting scared; people love being scared. It’s really neat. We’ve made it very kid friendly, and there’s nothing out here but for the kids, so it’s all about the kids tonight," says Liefer.

Liefer says more than 300 campsites were decorated this weekend because the event exploded in popularity this year.

Proceeds from Saturday night went to help paralyzed veterans in ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois.

Liefer says that some of the campsites may still have their decorations up for those interested in sight-seeing.

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