Bland, MO Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Bond
IL, Brown IL, Calhoun IL, Clinton IL, Fayette IL, Greene IL, Jersey
IL, Macoupin IL, Madison IL, Marion IL, Monroe IL, Montgomery IL,
Pike IL, Saint Clair IL and Washington IL and Missouri, including
the following areas, Franklin MO, Gasconade MO, Jefferson MO,
Lincoln MO, Montgomery MO, Pike MO, Saint Charles MO, Saint Louis
City MO, Saint Louis MO and Warren MO.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall
will be possible, which could lead to flash flooding, especially
if they occur over saturated soils.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Illinois and central, east central,
and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM CDT Tuesday.

* 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. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time
outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early
morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion
and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO THURSDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Missouri River at Hermann.

* WHEN...From this morning to Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 25.9 feet, State Route B in northwest Franklin County
west of New Haven is closed near this height between Berger and
Etlah.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 AM CDT Monday was 21.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.7 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.



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All Times CDT Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location      Stg     Stage   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat

Missouri River
Hermann      21.0    21.6    25.7  22.9  19.1  16.3  14.3



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