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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro

.Moderate to major flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is now forecast to crest in moderate flood
stage near 28.5 feet Friday morning. At Murphysboro, the river is
cresting currently cresting in major flood stage near 36.4 feet.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.6 feet on 05/02/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Marion falls to Triad

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By Mandy Robertson

MARION (WSIL) � The Marion Wildcats played host to the Troy Triad Knights Saturday. 

It was the 15th year in a row the Wildcats made the playoffs.

First quarter, it’s Triad from the 15. Logan Wongler with the Quarterback keep runs it in for score and a 7-nothing Triad lead.

Later, it’s Wongler again, connecting with Luke Forman for the 11-yard touchdown pass.

Triad with a 14-nothing lead.

Late in the quarter, Marion’s Lucas Wills passes 27 yards to Venson Newsom in the endzone. The 2-point attempt was no good, making it 14-6.

In the second quarter, Marion’s Drake Gravatt goes 17 yards for the score pulling Marion to within 20-12 at halftime.

But turnovers and special teams play hurt the Cats.

The Wildcats fall by a final of 55-28 to end the season 8-and-2.

Triad advances to face Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin. The Cyclones upset Morris � 43-35.

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