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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 Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

.Levels will continue to slowly fall on the Big Muddy River, but
remain above flood stage through next week.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CDT Sunday was 27.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.5 feet Sunday,
April 20.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
26.6 feet on 04/20/1939.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

...Breezy South Winds Expected Today...

South winds will increase today becoming sustained 15 to 25 mph
this afternoon along with gusts of 30 to 40 mph. The strongest
gusts are expected to occur across southeast Missouri into
southwest Illinois.

Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. A few tree limbs
may also be blown down. High profile vehicles may encounter some
driving difficulty, especially on east-west roads.

Union County officials search for four suspects

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Union County Suspects
Union County Sheriff's Office, Jonesboro Illinois

UNION COUNTY, Ill. -- Officials with the Union County Sheriff's Office released the names of four new suspects wanted for containment on Wednesday. 

The office reminds residents the suspects are innocent until a jury finds them guilty in court. These individuals may be dangerous, so officials advise residents to stay away from the suspects; if seen, call the sheriff's office at 618-833-5500.

First, Christopher D. Patton, 44, of Anna is sought for Failing to Appear at his trial for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Officers described Patton as a 6' man who weighs 210 lbs. and has brown hair with blue eyes. 

Next, Chandler S. Edwards, 23, of Jonesboro, has received a new charge of Failing to Appear for his crime of Computer Fraud and Theft. Authorities note that Edwards stands at 6 feet, weighs 250 lbs., and has blonde hair with blue eyes. 

Continuing the list, officials listed Amber N. McGhee, 37, of Tamms. Officials say McGhee is wanted for Failing to Appear at her trial for an Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine trial. Authorities say McGhee stands at 5' 07'', weighs 200 lbs. and has brown hair with hazel eyes. 

Finally, authorities have issued a search for Britine N. Woodrome, 34, of Anna. Woodrome Failed to Appear at her trial for Driving with a Suspended License. Woodrome stands at 5' 01'', weighs 160 lbs. and has blonde hair with blue eyes. 

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