Saint Francisville, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...PATCHY DENSE FOG WILL AFFECT TRAVEL OVER EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
TONIGHT...

Patchy dense fog has formed across east central Illinois in the last
couple of hours. Visibility may fall to one-quarter mile at times
through early morning, leading to potentially hazardous travel
conditions.

Expect rapid changes in visibility over short distances, with visibility
possibly even near zero at times.

Be sure to slow down if you encounter dense fog. Use low beam headlights if
driving, and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle ahead.

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 22.9 feet, Extensive backwater flooding of Hutson
Creek affecting residential property on the south side of
Hutsonville. Flood waters near the intersection of N. Main and E.
Mechanic St on the northeast side of Hutsonville.  RVs and campers
located along the river just south of Hutsonville moved to higher
ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0
feet early Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding becomes more serious.  Water is
approaching critical levels on most levees.  Flooding enters some
river cabins.  Flooding is at the outskirts of Palestine and
Russellville, Illinois.  Flood waters near Illinois 33 between
Palestine and Hutsonville, Illinois.  Many local river roads are
flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM EDT Saturday /10:00 PM CDT Saturday/ the stage
was 15.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 PM EDT Saturday /10:00 PM CDT Saturday/ was
15.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.8
feet Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106.

* WHERE...Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, and Richland
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter,
you can call 211 or visit 211illinois.org for assistance locating
appropriate shelter from the heat.

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