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River Flood Watch
Issued: 9:37 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...From late Friday night to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:36 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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