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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 155 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

ALEXANDER             FRANKLIN              JACKSON
JEFFERSON             JOHNSON               PERRY
PULASKI               UNION                 WILLIAMSON

IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY

IN WESTERN KENTUCKY

BALLARD

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

BOLLINGER             BUTLER                CAPE GIRARDEAU
CARTER                MISSISSIPPI           NEW MADRID
PERRY                 RIPLEY                SCOTT
STODDARD              WAYNE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLOOMFIELD, CAIRO, CAPE GIRARDEAU,
CARBONDALE, CHARLESTON, DONIPHAN, HERRIN, JACKSON, JONESBORO,
MARBLE HILL, MOUND CITY, MOUNT VERNON, MURPHYSBORO, NEW MADRID,
PERRYVILLE, PIEDMONT, PINCKNEYVILLE, POPLAR BLUFF, SIKESTON,
VAN BUREN, VIENNA, WEST FRANKFORT, AND WICKLIFFE.

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 at Plumfield this evening, and at Murphysboro Tuesday
morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

...BREEZY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE REGION TODAY...

Breezy conditions are expected across the region this afternoon.
Wind gusts of 35-40 mph are possible at times. Be careful if
driving a high profile or light weight vehicle.

Pedestrian hospitalized, driver accused of fleeing after Carbondale crash

  • Updated
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hit and run
By Mandy Robertson

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- City police are searching for a dented car after a driver reportedly hit a pedestrian and left the scene on May 25. 

The Carbondale Police arrived at the 400 block of East Walnut Street at 1:47 a.m. to find the victim. The person was immediately brought to the ER with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Police say their investigation revealed the car that hit the victim was a silver four-door car with heavily-tinted windows. The victim was reportedly walking in the street. 

Officers believe the driver left the scene without aiding the victim or leaving information. Police also believe the car has visible damage. 

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who may have information on the driver should call Carbondale Police at 618-549-2121.

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