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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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High fire threat Friday, more freezing temps next week

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WSIL -- Bundle up, it's chilly this morning with temperatures in the mid 30s.

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A Red Flag Warning is in effect Friday afternoon as low relative humidity and strong winds will bring a very high fire threat. Outdoor burning is discouraged.

Fire conditions will improve Saturday as relative humidity goes up and winds relax.

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A cold front Saturday may bring a chance for a few showers and storms Saturday night, mainly near the KY/TN line. On Sunday, a secondary front will bring a few more showers and storms to parts of western Kentucky and the Missouri Bootheel. Rain is not anticipated farther north in southern Illinois.

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A big blast of cold air is expected early next week. Freezing temperatures are likely Monday night and then again Tuesday night.

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