Hazardous Weather Outlook for West Point, Illinois
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
419 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024
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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 PM CDT for parts of
southeast Missouri, far southern Illinois, and far western
Kentucky. Refer to the Flood Watch for additional details.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are forecast
through tonight. Lightning, gusty winds, and locally heavy rain
will be the primary hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday
afternoon. Lightning and locally heavy rain will be the primary
hazards.
Daily chances of showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast
beginning Tuesday. While it is too early to determine if these
storms could be strong to severe, lightning, locally heavy rain,
and gusty winds will be possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
While spotter activation is not anticipated, reports of flooding
and rainfall measurements would be appreciated.
Flood Warning for West Point, 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 West Point, 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
LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959
3787 9003