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..FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Bond County in south central Illinois... Fayette County in south central Illinois... * WHEN...Until 430 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONA...
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I-70 Media again encourages everyone to fly the American Flag for Flag Day and all other days. And, we would like to ask you to participate in our "Fly The Flag for Summer Promotion." We will be collecting photos through the Independence Day holiday and we are hoping for a big number of photos being it is o...
Jun 26, 2026
We again have the potential for rain and storms today and we could also see severe storms during the afternoon today. Our forecast for today calls for showers and thunderstorms today---some of the storms could see heavy rainfall--with a high of 77. Then, showers and storms are likely for tonight with a low of 66. In t...
Jun 26, 2026
Several folks, especially in central and eastern Fayette County, spotted what looked to be a smaller funnel cloud as some rain and storms moved through the area very slowly on Thursday. Fayette County Emergency Management Agency Director Ryan Scott says he spoke to the National Weather Service and they believe this to ...
Jun 26, 2026
SummerFest is set to kick off now in just 6 days. SummerFest will be at Vandalia Lake on July 2nd through 4th, with the fireworks display coming on the 2nd and a weekend full of music, entertainment, food, drinks and tons of activities. City of Vandalia Economic Development and Tourism Director Amber Daulbaugh praised...
Jun 26, 2026
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