Brazeau, Missouri

... Flood Watch remains in effect through this evening...

The Flood Watch continues for

* portions of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri...
including the following areas... in southern Illinois...
Alexander... Edwards... Franklin... Hamilton... Jackson...
Jefferson... Johnson... Perry IL... Pulaski... Saline... Union IL...
Wabash... Wayne IL... white and Williamson. In southeast
Missouri... Bollinger... Butler... Cape Girardeau... Carter...
Mississippi... New Madrid... Perry MO... Ripley... Scott...
Stoddard and Wayne MO.

* Through this evening

* radar shows additional rainfall of 1 inch or more could add to
already received totals of 1 to 2 inches and cause some flooding
today. Storm totals will be mainly in the 2 to 3 inch range
although isolated higher amounts are possible.

* Additional heavy rain will likely generate rises in small
creeks... streams... and ditches. These waterways could come out
of their banks... and result in flooding. Additional rains today
may result in standing water across area roads that are prone to
flooding... and other low lying areas.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST Friday...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST Friday.

* A powerful storm system will lift northeast across Missouri
tonight. Winds will start to pick up later today... and by
tonight will average 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* Generally southeast winds will turn to the south early
tonight... then southwest late tonight. Expect wind speeds to
start to increase later today as the gradient tightens with the
approach of the developing low pressure center. Winds will
continue their increase this evening... with the best chance of
gusts to 45 mph mainly after midnight tonight. Winds will remain
brisk through Friday.

* Damage to weak or rotting trees can be expected. Outdoor
Christmas displays may be blown about if they are not properly
secured. Difficult driving conditions are expected with winds of
this magnitude... especially for higher profile vehicles.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Wet grounds due to rains may allow smaller or loosely rooted
trees to uproot due to the high winds. Unsecured patio or outdoor
placements may be prone to damage from tumbling. Travel will be
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. The combination
of wet roads and high winds means Holiday motorists should be
extra cautious and allow plenty of time to reach your
destination.

... Wet roads and full ditches leading to dangerous driving conditions...

Moderate to heavy rainfall... combined with poor drainage... has
caused many ditches to become full across southeast
Missouri... southern Illinois... and far west Kentucky this morning.
Though no flooding has been reported... full ditches are causing deep
puddles along the edges of some roadways. These puddles... and also
areas of heavy rainfall... will lead to increased hydroplaning
danger across the region through the day. Use extra caution on this
busy travel day by slowing down... and be alert for water hazards on
area roads.