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Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

Wabash River from Lafayette downstream to Mount Carmel.

.Following the heavy rain last week, the Wabash River from Lafayette
southward remains in flood, and flooding will last as long as into
the middle of next week along portions of the Wabash.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued by 11pm Tonightlate tonight by
around 300 AM EDT /200 AM CDT/.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Lafayette.

* WHEN...Until Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water may approach a couple low county
roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EDT Thursday was 13.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Lafayette Police hosting R.A.D. self-defense class in June

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LPD R.A.D. class

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - The Lafayette Police Department is hosting another RAD self-defense class for women next month.

The two-day program begins with discussions about awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance before getting to hands-on defense training.

It's a 12-hour program, and attendance is required both days. The minimum age to take part is 13.

The program costs $10. Space is limited to 30 people.

Next month's program will be Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, at the Lafayette Police Department's Training Center, located at 1301 South Street.

For more information, or to register for the class, click here.

According to the police department's press release, any questions regarding the upcoming class can be directed to Amanda Deckard at awdeckard@lafayette.in.gov.

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