Hazardous Weather Outlook for Joy Prairie, Illinois
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
306 PM CDT Mon May 6 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 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.
Special Weather Statement for Joy Prairie, Illinois
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
411 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
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...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SCOTT...FULTON...CASS...
SCHUYLER...SOUTHWESTERN MASON AND MORGAN COUNTIES THROUGH 500 AM
CDT...
At 410 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Buckhorn, or 18 miles southwest of Rushville, moving northeast at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, Beardstown, Rushville, Lewistown, Virginia, Winchester,
Alexander, South Jacksonville, Ashland, Cuba, Astoria, Meredosia,
Bluff Springs, Avon, Bluffs, Vermont, Franklin, Murrayville,
Chandlerville, and Fairview.
This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 43 and 79.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for west central
Illinois.
LAT...LON 4028 9091 4027 9045 4070 9044 4069 9016
3952 8995 3952 9058 3958 9058 3971 9065
3983 9057 3987 9059 3997 9051 3999 9052
3998 9060 4003 9061 4005 9068 4008 9067
4008 9070 4011 9071 4011 9091
TIME...MOT...LOC 0910Z 238DEG 40KT 3991 9077
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Tornado Watch for Joy Prairie, Illinois
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 194
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
1250 AM CDT TUE MAY 7 2024
TORNADO WATCH 194 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 AM CDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
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MORGAN PIKE RANDOLPH
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Flood Warning for Joy Prairie, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
857 PM CDT Mon May 6 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Woodford, Tazewell and Peoria
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Schuyler
and Cass Counties.
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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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the South
Beardstown Drainage and Levee District.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 19.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 19.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.7
feet Tuesday evening and then slowly fall the next several
days.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Illinois River
Beardstown 14.0 19.5 Mon 7 pm CDT 19.7 19.7 19.5
LAT...LON 4018 9023 4012 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
3999 9058 4015 9043
Flood Warning for Joy Prairie, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
856 PM 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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856 PM 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 Meredosia.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer
outlets.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 18.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM CDT Monday was 18.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8
feet early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Fld Observed Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location Stg Stage Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Illinois River
Meredosia 17.0 18.7 18.7 18.7 18.6 18.3 17.9
LAT...LON 3988 9063 3988 9051 3977 9053 3977 9067