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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro

.Moderate to major flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is now forecast to crest in moderate flood
stage near 28.5 feet Friday morning. At Murphysboro, the river has
crested and started a very slow fall.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

TN angler catches large paddlefish for new state record

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Henry Dyer paddlefish
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

CHEROKEE LAKE, Tenn. -- There's a new paddlefish state record in Tennessee thanks to one angler.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency posted on their Facebook page a picture of an angler catching a really big fish.

Tennessee angler Henry Dyer of Kingston claims the new state record for paddlefish.

Dyer caught the fish from Cherokee Lake weighing in as 149 lbs., 79 5/8" length, and a 44 3/8" girth.

Congratulations Henry Dyer!

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