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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River, dropping
below flood stage near Plumfield Sunday, and near Murphysboro
Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Herrin fire crews respond to smoking fire

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HERRIN, Ill. -- Crews responded to a large fire on Thursday morning in Herrin. 

According to Herrin Fire Chief Shawn Priddy, the fire occurred in a large out building at 17th and Harrison. By the time crews arrived at the scene, the building was reportedly fully engulfed. 

Pictures sent to News 3 from viewer Carla Bacon Nolen show a notable plume of smoke emanating from the building. Priddy confirms the building was deemed a total loss. 

Priddy also told News 3 there were no reported injuries as a result of the fire. 

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has taken over the investigation.  

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