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Freeze Watch
Issued: 6:04 PM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 4:43 PM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Peoria. * WHEN...From Monday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 19.5 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Illinois River Peoria 18.0 15.1 Sun 10 am CD 17.5 19.1 19.5 &&
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