Although the rain is gone and the over land flood warnings from the National Weather Service in Paducah have been lifted, you strongly urged to stay away from flooded roadways and low lying areas the next few days. Many highway and emergency management crews have placed road closure signs up across many of the flooded roadways across the region. Several roads across the area have been seriously damaged due to the excessive rainfall this past week. Please do not attempt to travel around these signs or barricades. They have been put up for your safety! You are placing yourself and those who may have to rescue you in serious danger, if you disregard the signs and barricades associated with flooded areas. Due to the widespread river flooding on the Ohio River and its tributaries, as well as some locations on the Mississippi River, many smaller creeks and streams feeding into these rivers will not drain for several hours and possibly up to a week. Keep small children and pets away from swollen waterways and fast moving waters as the water slowly recedes. Be especially cautious while traveling at night, since it may be more difficult to see the dangers of flooded roads in time. If find yourself approaching a flooded roadway, please \”Turn Around, Don`t Drown\”. (NWS Paducah)
Flood Warning Continues for the Big Muddy
…The flood warning continues for the Big Muddy River affecting areas in southwest Illinois… Near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson Counties Near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County
.Water levels continue to slowly rise along portions of the Big Muddy River with moderate flood conditions expected to develop near Murphysboro later today. Flooding is forecast to end at both locations by late this weekend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… SAFETY MESSAGE… Never drive cars…trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated forecasts.
Hazardous Weather Outlook
.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight Numerous river flood warnings remain in effect. Please refer to the warning products and their follow up statements for details. .
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Tuesday through Sunday One to as much as two inches of rainfall are expected Tuesday night through early Thursday. This amount of rain will tend to cause water to collect in low-lying and flood prone areas, possibly resulting in some standing water on roads that have a tendency to flood. Some thunderstorm activity is possible Wednesday.
At this time, severe weather is not anticipated, but this might change. Windy conditions are likely on Thursday behind a cold front. Northwest winds could gust to 40 mph at times. River flood warnings will remain in effect through much of the week. Refer to the flood warnings and statements for important river flood details, including the latest updated information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT… Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
Seven Day Forecast
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