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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.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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.

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 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.7
feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

One person, two dogs dead in Jackson house fire

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Jackson home fire
Mike Mohundro, WSIL

JACKSON, Mo. -- A person and two pets died in a house fire on Saturday.聽

Fire officials in Jackson noticed the fire stemming from a home in the 700 block of West Jefferson Street around 1:13 p.m. The officials called back to headquarters to get backup sent to the scene.聽

Upon the arrival of more firefighters, officials entered the building in "rescue mode." Crews quickly discovered a person unresponsive in the home. The person was immediately removed from the building and given medical attention.聽

During the attention to the victim, officials inside found two unresponsive dogs.聽

Efforts to rescue the victim and the pets were ineffective.聽

The Jackson Fire Department received help on the scene from Cape City, Fruitland and Gordonville fire officials. Jackson Police, Highway Patrol and CCPA also arrived to help.聽

At this time, officials have deemed the fire an accident.

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