Hazardous Weather Outlook for Petrolia, Illinois
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
345 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Illinois and
southeast Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
South winds will gust around 45 mph through the early evening hours,
causing some difficult travel on west to east oriented roads. Areas
of blowing gust will be possible, which could limit visibility to
less than one-quarter mile in localized areas.
Thunderstorms will begin moving into the area by early evening, and
should be out of the state by midnight. Some of these storms will be
strong to severe, with damaging winds and hail being the primary
risks. However, a tornado or two cannot be ruled out.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
West winds will increase Wednesday and gust to around 35 mph, with
difficult travel on north to south oriented roads.
Scattered thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and night. A
few of these may be strong to severe, with damaging winds and hail
the primary risks.
Minor flooding on the Wabash River will continue for several more
days.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed this evening, with the most likely
time frame between 7 pm and midnight.
Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 40 mph.
Wind Advisory for Petrolia, Illinois
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
257 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
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Including the cities of Normal, Marshall, Charleston, Flora,
Danville, Paris, Shelbyville, Urbana, Lawrenceville, Monticello,
Sullivan, Mattoon, Effingham, Taylorville, Greenup, Robinson,
Tuscola, Olney, Lincoln, Clinton, Champaign, Newton, Bloomington,
Decatur, and Springfield
257 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will cause patchy visibility
reductions, especially on east to west oriented roadways.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Drivers should exercise caution, being careful not
to drive into an area of significantly diminished visibilities from
blowing dust.
Flood Warning for Petrolia, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1147 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...
Wabash River at Vincennes.
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Clinton.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Terre Haute.
Wabash River at Covington.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Lafayette.
.Main stem rivers in central and southern Indiana continue to flood
as a result of rainfall of 2 to 4 plus inches that fell last week.
All of the central Indiana portion of the Wabash river remains in
flood. Flooding along the White River remains from Spencer to points
downstream. Along the East Fork White River, flooding remains near
Rivervale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 300 AM
EDT /200 AM CDT/.
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1147 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /1047 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024/
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 24.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Leaverton Park in Palestine and park in
Hutsonville begin to flood. Agricultural flooding spreads to
higher land. Seep water is noticeable behind levees. Some
elevated river cottages are surrounded by water. Several county
or township roads east of Lincoln Heritage Trail between Palestine
and Hutsonville in Crawford County Illinois are impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday, April 23.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning for Petrolia, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1147 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...
Wabash River at Vincennes.
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Clinton.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Terre Haute.
Wabash River at Covington.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Lafayette.
.Main stem rivers in central and southern Indiana continue to flood
as a result of rainfall of 2 to 4 plus inches that fell last week.
All of the central Indiana portion of the Wabash river remains in
flood. Flooding along the White River remains from Spencer to points
downstream. Along the East Fork White River, flooding remains near
Rivervale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 300 AM
EDT /200 AM CDT/.
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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 24.
* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, High water surrounds elevated river
cabins. County roads to these cabins are impassable.
Agricultural flooding is in progress. Seep water develops behind
levees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EDT Tuesday /10:00 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was
18.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM EDT Tuesday /10:00 AM CDT Tuesday/ was
18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Tuesday, April 23.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning for Petrolia, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1147 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...
Wabash River at Vincennes.
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Clinton.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Terre Haute.
Wabash River at Covington.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Lafayette.
.Main stem rivers in central and southern Indiana continue to flood
as a result of rainfall of 2 to 4 plus inches that fell last week.
All of the central Indiana portion of the Wabash river remains in
flood. Flooding along the White River remains from Spencer to points
downstream. Along the East Fork White River, flooding remains near
Rivervale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 300 AM
EDT /200 AM CDT/.
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1147 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /1047 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024/
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY, APRIL 23...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Vincennes.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday, April 23.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Considerable agricultural flooding extends
from just north of the junction of Illinois 33 with Business 50 to
the St. Francesville, Illinois area. River Road from Lincoln
Memorial Bridge to Billett Rd is impassable. Extensive seep water
forms behind Illinois levees extending from Russellville to U.S.
Highway 50. Flooding of agricultural land begins in Knox County
Indiana west of the railroad extending for the Oaktown area to the
north side of Vincennes. Extensive flooding of Small Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday /9:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was
17.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday /9:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ was 17.5
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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