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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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.0
feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
30.7 feet on 01/26/1949.


&&

Clear cool evening -- Fall like weather continues Tuesday

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CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- It's that time of year when it's nice to have an extra layer of warmth before you head out the door!

Tonight: Calm and cool. Temperatures dipping into the lower 40's. Areas to the north have a chance at seeing some upper 30's. Areas of patchy fog will be possible. 

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High: 77. Low: 42. Going into the evening, clouds will filter in and linger into Wednesday. 

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High: 79. Low: 50. A tad warmer into the daytime high and overnight low.

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Looking towards the rest of the week, fall-like conditions will continue. 

Weekend plans? Expect another cool down with a cold front. 

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