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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Showers and storms through today produced 1 to 4 inches of rainfall
across the Quad State. With another 5 to 9 inches of rainfall
forecast through Sunday, a particularly dangerous flooding and flash
flooding situation is expected.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, western
Kentucky and southwest Indiana.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...
...This is a particularly dangerous situation...

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams,
and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams
may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Extensive street flooding may develop. Flooding may occur in homes,
businesses and other locations not normally subject to flooding.
Roadways may wash away near creeks and culverts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall over several days
will result in extreme forecast amounts of up to 1 foot of
rain that will cause the risk of flash flooding and flooding
to rise markedly and create a particularly dangerous flooding
situation.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor later forecasts and be alert for Flash Flood and Flood
Warnings. Be prepared to take action when flooding develops.

&&

Weather Alert

...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

.A multi-day heavy rain is headed toward the region lasting through
Saturday. Three days of rainfall is incorporated into the forecast
but it still does not include the entire event. The Big Muddy River
has started to rise and increases in crest forecasts can be
expected. Now is the time to prepare for major flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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 IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...From late Friday night until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early
Saturday morning to 30.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will
then fall early Wednesday morning. It will rise to 30.2 feet
Wednesday evening. It will then fall again but remain above
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

SEMO Redhawks Basketball ticket information for NCAA Tournament

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Redhawks return to court for first time since winning OVC Title

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (WSIL) -- Want to see the SEMO Redhawks Basketball team live? Here is what you need to know.

The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Athletics has announced information regarding tickets for Redhawks Basketball games in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

They said the SEMO Athletics has access to an extremely limited number of tickets for the Redhawks Basketball game in the NCAA Tournament.

Fans may request the opportunity to purchase tickets in the SEMO allotment at the regular price (limit 2 per account for the First Four in Dayton, limit 4 per account for First & Second Round sites). Redhawks Club members will have the first priority to purchase tickets. Ticket requests will be awarded in order of giving level and priority points, as published in the Redhawks Club membership chart (see )

To be considered for priority selection, fans must complete the NCAA March Madness Ticket Commitment form available at this link. Fans should request tickets for each potential locations they are interested in attending. If a quantity of tickets is not selected for a location, fans will not receive priority opportunity to purchase tickets for that location. The Ticket Commitment Priority Request Deadline is Saturday, March 11 at 11:59 p.m.

Following the selection show, fans will be notified if they qualify to purchase tickets or if they are on the waiting list. Please note: By completing the ticket commitment form, fans are not guaranteed the option to purchase a ticket. Requests will be fulfilled based on Redhawks Club giving level and priority points.

If fans qualify to purchase tickets, they must complete your ticket purchase and payment no later than Monday, March 13 at 12 p.m. CT, or else the reserved tickets will be released to individuals on the waiting list.

Ticket prices for the SEMO Athletics allotment will be as follows:

First Four in Dayton: $70 (includes both games of the session)

All First & Second Round Sites: $100 (includes both games of the session during which SEMO plays)

Please note: If SEMO advances to the Second Round (Saturday/Sunday), tickets will be the same price and fans must also purchase Second Round session tickets.

Tickets will be only available for digital delivery, per NCAA tournament policy. For questions, contact the Athletic Ticket Office at 573-651-2113 or email TJ Bartels, Coordinator of Ticket Sales & Service, at [email protected].

NCAA March Madness Ticket Commitment - Priority Ticket Request Form Ticket Commitment Priority Request Deadline: Saturday, March 11 at 11:59 p.m.

For the NCAA March Madness ticket commitment, you may go .

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