Lowell, IN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties,
Cook, Grundy, Kankakee, La Salle, Livingston and Will and
northwest Indiana, including the following county, Lake IN.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of ditches, viaducts and other low lying areas.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 157 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rainfall of
between 1 and 2 inches, and locally in excess of 3 inches has
occurred due to thunderstorms since last evening. Flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
- This areal flood warning replaces flash flood warnings and
advisories previously in effect.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Hammond, Gary, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Calumet
City, Chicago Heights, Roseland, East Chicago, Lansing, Oak
Forest, Harvey, New Lenox, Highland, Blue Island, Munster,
Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood and Matteson.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be
occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should
take immediate precautions to protect life and property.

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northern and central Illinois and northwest
Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Roads and streets may be flooded. Area creeks and
streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due
to additional rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Recent rounds of heavy rainfall have left soils saturated and
stream and creek levels elevated across the area. Additional
rounds of heavy rainfall overnight may lead to rapid run-off
and an increased threat of flash flooding.
- 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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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft
occasionally to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.

* WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to
IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along
Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and
Island Boulevard near Shelby.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of
11.3 feet Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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