Hazardous Weather Outlook for Moronts, Illinois
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
122 PM CDT Sat May 4 2024
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122 PM CDT Sat May 4 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT
The Storm Prediction Center has a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for
severe storms for much of northwest Illinois this afternoon and
early evening, with a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) to the west. A
cold front will move through the area this afternoon, with
scattered thunderstorms possible along the front. A few severe
storms are possible with damaging winds and hail the primary
threats, mainly along and east of the Mississippi River.
There is a Flood Warning for the Skunk River at Augusta. Please
see the river headline for the most up to date information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
A large storm system will impact the region Monday night and
Tuesday. Early indications suggest there will be a severe weather
threat in our area with this system, mainly on Tuesday. Please
keep up to date on this potential storm system.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters may be needed this afternoon and early evening.
GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:
To the northeast at 30 to 35 mph.
Flood Warning for Moronts, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1032 AM CDT Sat May 4 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, Putnam and La Salle
Counties.
For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
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1032 AM CDT Sat May 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream
to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring
Valley, and Peru are inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Saturday was 21.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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