Wind Chill advisory until noon on Tuesday

December 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures will occur overnight on New Year’s Eve. If you have to be outside, remember to dress WARM and limit your exposure to the colder air! (NWS-Paducah)

…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY…

a Wind Chill Advisory REMAINS IN EFFECT until noon CST Tuesday.

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

* WHEN…6 PM this evening to noon Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wind chills will fall between 4 below and
12 below zero tonight. Wind chills will then drop to between 10
below and 20 below zero New Years Eve night into early New
Years Day. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite to exposed
skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure to protect your
head, feet and hands.

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE…Tonight

A wind chill advisory is in effect tonight for wind chills between
-4 and -12. Please see the advisory product for more details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Sunday through Friday

A wind chill advisory will remain in effect for Sunday through
Tuesday. Wind chills are expected to fall to between -10 and -20
Sunday night. Please see the advisory product for more details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation will not be needed.

Seven Day Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -10. North northeast wind around 9 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -9. North wind 8 to 13 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -14. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
New Year’s Day
Sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -16. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around -1. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 16. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 19. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 7 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

 

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Ring in the New Year Safely: Keep the Celebration off the Road

December 29, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Impaired driving and seat belt patrols planned for New Year’s weekend

SPRINGFIELD –   The Illinois Department of Transportation, along with state and local law enforcement, wants to ring in 2018 with zero alcohol- and drug-related crashes on Illinois roads. As part of the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday enforcement period – Dec. 18 through Jan. 2 – Illinois State Police and more than 150 law enforcement agencies across the state are conducting increased DUI, speeding and distracted driving patrols, as well as roadside safety checks and seat belt enforcement zones.

“While New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration, it’s vital that we keep that celebration off our roads,” said Priscilla Tobias, Director of IDOT’s Office of Program Development. “Roadway safety is everyone’s responsibility. By making a resolution to drive sober and buckle up, we can all help to make zero fatalities a reality in Illinois.”

As 2017 comes to an end, Illinois is experiencing a second consecutive year of more than 1,000 motor vehicle crash fatalities. In 2016, there were 1,078 fatalities. The current pace may match or surpass that. During New Year’s weekend over the past five years, there have been 46 fatalities on Illinois roadways, 41 percent of which involved alcohol.

“Celebrate smart this New Year’s Eve by planning ahead,” said ISP Director Leo P. Schmitz. “Designate a driver before consuming alcohol. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”

If you are celebrating over the holidays, follow these life-saving tips:

• Designate a sober driver ahead of time or plan to use your community’s sober ride program, call a cab, or use your favorite ride-sharing app.
• Don’t let friends and family members drive impaired. Help them get home safely.
• Wear your seat belt and make sure all your passengers do the same.
• Promptly report drunk drivers to law enforcement.

The Illinois Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket programs are funded with federal highway safety dollars administered by IDOT.

 

 

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News, State News

Bitter cold temperatures expected over the next several days

December 29, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Seven Day Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. North northwest wind around 9 mph.
New Year’s Day
Sunny, with a high near 13. North northwest wind around 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 0. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Fund started for employees of restaurant destroyed by fire

December 28, 2017 By Leave a Comment

PINCKNEYVILLE — The community is coming together to support the employees of a popular restaurant that was destroyed in a fire last weekend.

Southern Illinois Fire Incidents photo.

The fire that ripped through the Grecian Steak House in Pinckneyville didn’t just leave a building in ruins, it left a community devastated.

“Not only was it a tragic thing that happened, it was a tragic thing that happened at Christmas,” said Peggy Sims, with the Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce.

Please click on the link for the full story and video from Brandon Richard of WSIL-TV

https://www.franklincounty-news.com/wp-admin/post-new.php

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

No relief to the bitter cold temperatures in sight

December 27, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Temps below freezing for the entire forecast period

Today
Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -7. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -2. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. North wind around 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. North wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. North wind around 7 mph.
New Year’s Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

 

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

50 Influencers of Rend Lake College: Randall Crocker Leading into the Future

December 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment

By Reece Rutland 

NOTE:  This is a series that featured the Rend Lake College Board as a whole.  I decided to break it down individually.  Today, Randall Crocker of Sesser will be featured. sd

Randall Crocker is a two-time board of trustees member, having served from 1997-2009 before being reappointed to the board in 2013 to fill a vacant seat. In 2015, he was elected to an additional four-year term on the board.

“We are glad to welcome Randall back to our board. He brings plenty of experience from his earlier service, and he continues to be a strong supporter of Rend Lake College,” said President Wilkerson at the time of the appointment.

Crocker is a long-time member and chair of the Franklin County Board and owns and operates Crocker Insurance Agency in Sesser with his son Brett.

“I’m very pleased with the way the college is being run. I don’t have any specific goals in mind, but I want to support the administration, because I think they’re doing a great job,” said Crocker.

A former RLC student himself, Crocker is now tied for fourth-longest tenured trustee. He will have sat on the board for a total of 18 years when he completes his current term. Only Marvin Scott (35 years), Dr. Richard Simpson (23 years) and Dr. Allan Patton (22 years) have served longer. David Edmison also served as a trustee for 18 years.

Filed Under: Featured, Franklin Co. News, Sesser News

Red Cross Blood Drive in Christopher today

December 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment

CHIRSTOPHER –  There is a blood drive today in Christopher from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Christopher Community Building.

The building is located just off of Route 148 behind the old Dollar General building.  The event is sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Christopher.

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Perry County deputy found dead Sunday

December 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment

JACKSON COUNTY — Authorities are investigating the death of a deputy from a neighboring county.

Deputies found 33-year-old Joshua Harsy dead at a home in rural Jackson County just before 3 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Harsy worked as a deputy for the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, but he was off duty at the time.

Please click on the link below for the full story from WSIL-TV.

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/37135677/perry-county-deputy-found-dead

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Very cold week ahead, chance of flurries today, snow chances for the weekend

December 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Wind chills the next two mornings will be very cold, generally in the single digits to just below zero. These can be very dangerous if you are not prepared. Dress in layers if you have to be outside. (NWS Paducah)

Hazardous Weather Outlook

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

A few flurries or snow showers this afternoon may produce some
very minor snow accumulations, generally just a dusting.

Very cold air even with light winds will produce wind chills
ranging from 5 below zero to 5 above very late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Wednesday through Monday

Very cold air will remain over the region through the period. Wind
chills on New Years morning are expected to range from zero to 10
below zero.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

Seven Day Forecast

Today
A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow between 1pm and 5pm, then a chance of flurries after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. North northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of flurries before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -2. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. North wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
New Year’s Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. North northwest wind around 8 mph.
Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Village of Royalton under a boil water order

December 25, 2017 By Leave a Comment

ROYALTON – The village of Royalton has issued a boil water order.

As of December 25th at 3:45pm, South Main Street from South 4th Street to South 6th Street are all affected areas.

This order stands until further notice.

Filed Under: Breaking News, Royalton News
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