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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 on the Big Muddy River will continue to drop, falling below
flood stage at Plumfield Sunday, and at Murphysboro Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 21...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until Monday, April 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 25.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 19.1 feet Monday,
April 21.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Williamson County deputies recover stolen vehicle

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Police responded to a residence on Chittyville Rd who reported their vehicle had been stolen. When they arrived, they found that the suspect had returned and was hiding under a pile of different items at the residence.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY (WSIL) -- A stolen vehicle leads to the arrest of one man in Herrin Illinois.

Police responded to a residence on Chittyville Rd who reported their vehicle had been stolen. When they arrived, they found that the suspect had returned and was hiding under a pile of different items at the residence.

The suspect, Christopher D. Gravett, refused to come out until non-lethal weapons were deployed. Gravett was then taken to the Williamson County jail and charged with motor vehicle theft, resisting a peace officer, criminal trespassing and damage to property. 

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office says anyone with information regarding they're investigation is advised to call the department at (618)-997-6541.Â