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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 309 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 1 AM CDT /2 AM
EDT/ THURSDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS

FORD                  IROQUOIS

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

BENTON                JASPER                NEWTON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF DEMOTTE, FOWLER, GIBSON CITY, GILMAN,
KENTLAND, MOROCCO, OXFORD, PAXTON, RENSSELAER, ROSELAWN,
AND WATSEKA.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT /5 AM EDT/
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, La Salle,
Livingston and Southern Will and northwest Indiana, including the
following areas, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT /5 AM EDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be
flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
-   - A line of thunderstorms with rainfall rates locally in
excess
of 1 to 2 inches per hour may move across portions of
northern and northeastern Illinois late this evening.
Rainfall may lead to flooding, especially in urban areas and
areas that received heavy rainfall earlier this afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is
possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts.
Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests
along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the
latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding
develop.

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