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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro

.Moderate flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is currently cresting near 28.1 feet. At
Murphysboro, the river has crested and started a very slow fall.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.1 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 fall to 20.7 feet
Thursday, April 17.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.0 feet on 04/03/1985.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Tornado Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern Illinois, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri

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WSIL weather alert

PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) -- A tornado watch has been issued for portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri until 10 p.m. due to the incoming threat of severe weather. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has also been issued for a portion of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri.

The National Weather Service in Paducah issued the tornado watch on Friday afternoon.

The region is at risk for severe weather on Friday evening as storms are expected to move through starting in southeast Missouri and into southern Illinois and western Kentucky.

Below are the counties in the tornado watch issued...

Illinois

  • Union County
  • Jackson
  • Williamson
  • Saline
  • Gallatin
  • Alexander County
  • Pulaski County
  • Pope County
  • Hardin County
  • Johnson County 
  • Massac County 

Missouri

  • Butler County
  • Cape Girardeau
  • Stoddard County 
  • Scott County 
  • Mississippi County
  • New Madrid County
  • Ripley County
  • Dunklin County
  • Pemiscot County 

Kentucky

  • Marshall County
  • McCracken County
  • Livingston County
  • Hickman County
  • Ballard County
  • Carlisle County
  • Fulton County 
  • Graves County
  • Calloway County
  • Crittenden County 
  • Caldwell County
  • Lyon County

Tennessee

  • Lake County
  • Obion County
  • Weakley County

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the following counties...

Illinois

  • Randolph
  • Perry
  • Franklin
  • Hamilton
  • Washington
  • Jefferson
  • Wayne
  • Edwards
  • White
  • Wabash

Missouri

  • Perry
  • Bollinger
  • Madison
  • Wayne
  • Carter

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