Hazardous Weather Outlook for Merritt, Illinois
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
306 PM CDT Mon May 6 2024
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306 PM CDT Mon May 6 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
A line of thunderstorms will move into the area tonight, most likely
after 3 am. Isolated damaging wind gusts area possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Scattered thunderstorms are possible (20-40% chance) Tuesday
afternoon and evening, which could produce damaging wind gusts,
hail, and a few tornadoes. The better chances of severe storms are
east of I-57.
A better chance for organized severe weather will occur Wednesday
afternoon and evening, with damaging winds, large hail, and
tornadoes possible.
River flooding will continue on much of the Illinois River for
several days.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed after 3 am tonight.
Flood Warning for Merritt, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1015 AM CDT Mon May 6 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at La Grange LD.
Illinois River at Meredosia.
Illinois River at Valley City.
Illinois River at Hardin.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
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1015 AM CDT Mon May 6 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6
feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Fld Observed Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location Stg Stage Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Illinois River
Valley City 14.0 16.5 16.6 16.6 16.5 16.4 16.1
LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064