Hazardous Weather Outlook for Marion, Illinois
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
135 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
The threat of storms will increase to a peak this evening, with
all severe hazards in play. The greatest risk is for damaging
winds, with large hail and tornadoes also posing potential risks.
Frequent deadly lightning and locally heavy rains capable of
sporadic flooding are also potential hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Lows in the upper 30s are possible this weekend, with Sunday night
perhaps the best chance for frost to develop as skies clear and
winds diminish then. These cooler temperatures and thus the
chance of frost appears greatest along and north of the Ohio
River.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is requested for our ongoing active severe
weather watch.
Flood Warning for Marion, 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 THURSDAY, APRIL 25...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
* WHEN...Until Thursday, April 25.
* IMPACTS...At 22.9 feet, Water begins to flow over River Road just
north of Fifth Street in the Mount Carmel area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Thursday /8:00 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was
21.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM EDT Thursday /8:00 PM CDT Thursday/ was
21.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5
feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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