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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Showers and storms last night produced 1 to 3 inches of rainfall
across the Quad State. With another 6 to 10 inches of rainfall
forecast through Sunday, a particularly dangerous flooding and flash
flooding situation is expected.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. With 1 to 3 inches already fallen and another 7 to 10
inches forecast, a particularly dangerous situation is likely to
develop.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...
...This is a particularly dangerous situation...

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 may develop. Flooding may occur in homes,
businesses and other locations not normally subject to flooding.
Roadways may wash away near creeks and culverts.

* 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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Carterville Dollar Tree/Family Dollar store provides updates

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CARTERVILLE, Ill. -- The Dollar Tree/Family Dollar combo store has provided a new update on its reopening timeline. 

The city of Carterville posted Thursday afternoon with information from the Dollar Tree/Family Dollar Corporate. This comes after an initial reopening date was given for July 15. 

According to the post, the Carterville store has been facing HVAC issues and roof leaks. As previously reported, a technician did investigate the HVAC system. The corporate team says a part has been ordered to fix the HVAC and should arrive by Tuesday, July 30. 

The technician also reportedly found four roof leaks during the inspection. Corporate says these are expected to be fixed this week. 

The Carterville location plans to reopen on Wednesday, July 31. Stay tuned to the for the latest updates. 

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