Hazardous Weather Outlook for Sand Ridge, Illinois
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
345 PM CDT Thu May 16 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
A few thunderstorms may approach severe levels late this afternoon
and this evening, mainly over southeast Missouri. Isolated
damaging winds will be the main concern, but large hail cannot be
ruled out.
Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy
rainfall to the Quad State through tonight. A Flood Watch has
been issued for potential flash flooding over southern portions
of southeast Missouri, the southern tip of Illinois and the
Purchase Area of Kentucky for tonight and Friday. PLease consult
the watch for details. Elsewhere, lightning and localized heavy
rainfall can be expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
A Flood Watch for flash flooding will continue through Friday for
southern portions of southeast Missouri, the southern tip of
Illinois and the Purchase Area of Kentucky. Please consult the
watch for details.
A chance of thunderstorms is forecast from Tuesday through
Wednesday. The best chances will be Tuesday night into Wednesday
morning as a cold front passes. Locally heavy rainfall and
lightning will be the primary concerns.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters over southeast Missouri should be prepared for activation
through early this evening. Spotters throughout the area are
encouraged to report any heavy rainfall and flooding issues they
encounter through Friday.
Flood Warning for Sand Ridge, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1115 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...
Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau affecting Perry, Scott, Cape
Girardeau, Union, Jackson and Alexander Counties.
For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes,
Hickman, New Madrid...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
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1115 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau.
* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs. The Mississippi
River backs into several creeks producing flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 32.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 33.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.0
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 3769 8959 3769 8935 3744 8934 3725 8941
3723 8959 3732 8963
Flood Warning for Sand Ridge, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1102 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...
Mississippi River at Grafton.
Mississippi River at Winfield.
Mississippi River at Clarksville.
Mississippi River at Chester.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...
Mississippi River at Hannibal.
Mississippi River at Louisiana.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even
higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor
this developing situation and issue follow up statements as
conditions change.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
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1102 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Chester.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Unleveed islands near Chester and the
prison farm floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Thursday was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.1
feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
Fld Observed Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location Stg Stage Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Mississippi River
Chester 27.0 27.9 28.5 28.9 29.0 28.4 27.1
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