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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 has
crested and started a very slow fall.

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 7:30 PM 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.


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Salukis to start true freshman Quarterback Jake Curry following injury to Marion's Hunter Simmons

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CARBONDALE, IL (WSIL) - The Saluki football team is down to just one healthy Quarterback left on the roster.

Backup Quarterback & Marion native Hunter Simmons exited the game early. Trainers were seen putting an air-cast on Simmons' left leg. Head Coach Nick Hill later said in his press conference that Simmons broke his left leg.

Jake Curry is a true Freshman from Evansville, IL. Curry went 8/19 for 133 yards in his college football debut. #19 SIU fell to  #18 Illinois State 45-10.

The Dawgs are 2-4 overall and are back home on Saturday to face North Dakota State at 2:00PM.

SIU is currently 10th in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, North Dakota is the top team in the conference. 

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