Wet snow switching to rain today…..a sunny Sunday…then very wet

As rain spreads northeast across the region, some wet snow could be mixed in this morning. There is even a chance of some minor snow accumulations in the hilly terrain of southeast Missouri, mainly north and west of Cape Girardeau. Up to an inch of slushy accumulation is possible on grassy areas. Any snow will melt this afternoon as temperatures climb into the 40’s.

Hydrologic Outlook

…Excessive rainfall is likely across the region during the upcoming week…

Multiple weather systems will produce a combined several inches of rainfall from Sunday night through the middle of next week.

Another round of rainfall is possible next Friday into next weekend. The areas that should receive the heaviest rainfall include southeast Missouri, southern Illinois and possibly southwest Indiana. Slightly lower totals are forecast across west Kentucky.

The excessive rainfall may impact our major rivers and their tributaries. If you live in river bottom lands, keep up to date on the latest forecasts. Low lying, poor drainage areas may experience flooding as well.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. .

DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

Rain and some wet snow will occur this morning. Some wet snowflakes could be mixed with the rain anywhere across the region early this morning. The best chance of any minor snow accumulations will be across portions of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri, mainly north and west of a Cape Girardeau to Carbondale line. Any accumulations will be mainly on grassy areas, possibly up to an inch. Temperatures will rise into the lower 40s this afternoon, melting any snow that does accumulate.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN.

..Sunday through Friday A prolonged period of wet weather over the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys next week could result in the potential for some flooding. The potential will become more clear as we gain a better idea of where and exactly how much rainfall may occur. Flooding is forecast to continue along the Green and Ohio rivers. Refer to those warnings and statements for details. .

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT… Spotter activation will not be needed.