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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT /1 AM EDT/
TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s are
expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM
EDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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 Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 9 inches fell across the
Big Muddy River basin over the past week. This will keep river levels
elevated over at least the next week. Major flooding is forecast
to develop at Murphysboro this week with moderate flooding at
Plumfield. Crests are expected on Wednesday at both locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Many surrounding homes begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 27.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.0
feet early Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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SIU Baseball feels no pressure entering MVC Tournament despite owning top seed

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SIU Baseball feels no pressure entering MVC Tournament despite owning top seed

CARBONDALE, IL (WSIL) - The Saluki baseball team is off to Springfield Missouri. The MVC tournament starts on Tuesday and for the first time in 32 years SIU is the fields number one seed.

Head coach Lance Rhodes has really turned the saluki baseball program around since he took over as the teams head coach in 2020.

The Dawgs took their final cuts at Itchy jones Stadium on Monday morning before leaving for Springfield.

SIU Baseball feels no pressure entering MVC Tournament despite owning top seed

This was the last home batting practice of the for southern before the post-season.

The maroon and white finished the regular season winning 9 their last 10 games, ending with a 40-14 record.

SIU has high post-season expectations, So do the Dawgs feel any pressure?

The tournament starts on Tuesday, but SIU will play on Wednesday morning at 11.

The salukis will either play the winner of the Missouri State/Illinois State matchup or will play Valparaiso if the beckons beat Indiana State.

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