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Severe weather threat for today
As you can see in the graphic above, Franklin County is split between the area of having a slight to a marginal risk for severe weather.
The main threat for today’s storms is damaging thunderstorm winds. There might be some small hail. The tornado threat at this time is minimal.
The main ingredient today will be instability. We have a line of storms that are on top of us now. These will be non severe with some rumbles of thunder. If the sun comes out after these and juices the atmosphere, the severe threat today will be much greater.
Here is the hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY
.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight Thunderstorms are possible over all or part of the outlook area today and tonight. A few storms may become severe mainly this afternoon and evening with damaging winds and large hail being the primary hazards. A tornado or two is not out of the question. Otherwise locally heavy downpours and lightning will be the primary hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Tuesday through Sunday Thunderstorms are possible over all or part of the outlook area Wednesday night, Thursday, and Thursday night. Widespread severe weather is not expected at this time. Locally heavy downpours and lightning will be the primary hazards.
From early this afternoon on, I will be able to keep you informed. The Facebook page will be the best way to receive watches and warnings. I will try to put them on the website as well if time allows. -sd
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Slight risk of severe weather for tomorrow Monday
The Storm Prediction center in Norman OK has Southern Illinois placed under a slight risk of severe weather for tomorrow. The slight risk boundary runs from points south and east from Chester to Mt. Carmel.
The main threat, for tomorrow afternoon and evening, will be large hail and damaging winds. Here is the latest hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service in Paducah KY.
.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight Thunderstorms are possible over all or part of the outlook area late tonight. Locally heavy downpours and lightning will be the primary hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Monday through Saturday Thunderstorms are possible over all or part of the outlook area Monday through Monday evening. A few storms may become severe during the afternoon and evening hours with damaging winds and large hail being the primary hazards. Otherwise Locally heavy downpours and lightning will be the primary hazards. Thunderstorms are possible over all or part of the outlook area from Wednesday night through Thursday. Locally heavy downpours and lightning will be the primary hazards.
Please follow the Facebook page throughout the day for updates on the potential for tomorrow.
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State Senator Dale Fowler’s week in review
Illinois Senators remained in their legislative districts for the week, holding constituent meetings and attending community events, according to State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg).
Senator Fowler did a couple media visits recapping his recent visit to Cairo with Senate Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont). The Senator expressed his optimism that the proposed Cairo Port Authority project could begin the next phase of trying to acquire some capital funding or grants from the federal government.
On March 22, Senator Fowler and fellow Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) visited Shawnee High School in Union County. The two Senators visited as part of their efforts to learn more about the infrastructure needs of their respective districts.
Shawnee School District serves Alexander, Jackson, and Union Counties along the Mississippi River. The school district’s students have been working on an ongoing levee education project for seven years, in which they have highlighted the area’s need for improved levee conditions. The school district is at the intersection of the Big Muddy and Mississippi Rivers. In recent years, the Army Corps of Engineers decertified the Big Muddy levees making them ineligible for federal funds.
Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) and former Senator David Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) successfully passed legislation which will enable the Big Muddy levees to receive some critical upgrades.
On March 24, Senator Fowler traveled to Vienna to talk with junior high social studies classes about the importance of being involved in government.
Carbondale Town Hall Reminder
Senator Fowler will be co-hosting a town hall legislative forum with Senator Paul Schimpf in Carbondale on April 1. The event will be held at Carbondale Township Building located at 216 E. Monroe in Carbondale. It will begin at 9:00 A.M. and will end at 11:00 A.M. Free coffee and donuts will be provided to those constituents in attendance.