Hazardous Weather Outlook for Farrington, Illinois
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
316 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois and southeast Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Numerous thunderstorms will roll across the area between 4 and 10 pm
this evening, with a level 3 of 5 (enhanced) chance these storms
become severe. Scattered wind gusts over 60 mph and hail greater
than 1 inch in diameter are the primary concerns, though a tornado
cannot be ruled out.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Minor flooding will continue along the Wabash River for several more
days. Otherwise, no hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely be needed between 5 pm and 11 pm.
Expected storm motion is toward the east-northeast around 45 mph.
Flood Warning for Farrington, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1002 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and
locations in Indiana...Illinois...
White River from Edwardsport southward to Hazleton.
Wabash River from Lafayette southward to Mount Carmel.
.Main stems rivers in central and southern Indiana continue to work
at emptying last week`s copious rainfall. Flooding continues on the
Wabash River from Lafayette to Mount Carmel, and on the White River
south of Newberry. Flooding ended at Elliston and Newberry on the
White River earlier today. Flooding will last as long as mid week
next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 115
PM EDT /1215 PM CDT/.
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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Terre Haute.
* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Water begins to rise in the Izaak Walton
Lake. Sheet flowing water begins in the wetland project between
U.S. 40 and I-70, and during a prolonged flood event project fills
about 75 percent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM EDT Thursday /8:30 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was
20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM EDT Thursday /8:30 PM CDT Thursday/ was
20.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Tuesday evening and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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