Hazardous Weather Outlook for Blyton, Illinois
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
315 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024
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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
A Frost Advisory has been issued for areas north and east of a line
from Peoria, to Decatur, to Edgar. Some areas of frost may develop
southwest of this line as well. Steps should be taken to protect
sensitive vegetation.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Look for periods of isolated to scattered thunderstorms from
Thursday night through Sunday. Some of the storms could be severe,
with potential for all severe threats. The greatest severe storm
chances during the Thursday night to Sunday time frame are currently
on Friday and Friday night, along and west of I-57, and also Sunday
and Sunday night, west of I-57.
Excessive rainfall is possible Thursday night through Monday. Most
locations could see anywhere from 2 to 3 inches of rain through the
period. However, there is a 10-20% chance of greater than 3 inches
of rain along and west of I-55 from Friday morning through Monday
morning.
Minor flooding should end along the Wabash River today, while minor
flooding along the Illinois River will continue through the week.
Look for further rises in area rivers and streams in connection with
the rainfall from Friday through Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
Flood Warning for Blyton, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1029 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Schuyler, Morgan
and Cass Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass
Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
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1029 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, MAY 01...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Havana.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday, May 01.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural
areas not protected by levees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday, May 01 and continue falling to 13.9 feet
Wednesday, May 01.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Illinois River
Havana 14.0 15.1 Wed 9 am CDT 15.0 14.9 14.7
LAT...LON 4053 8988 4047 8980 4034 9002 4012 9017
4018 9023 4039 9010