Buell, MO Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

The National Weather Service in St Louis has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Eastern Audrain County in central Missouri...
Northern Montgomery County in east central Missouri...

* Until 445 AM CDT.

* At 238 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area, particularly across
Highway 19 where 1-2ft of water is covering the road. Between 3
and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2
to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mexico, Vandalia, Wellsville, Laddonia, Bellflower, Farber,
Martinsburg, Buell, Middletown, Rush Hill, Benton City and
Vandiver.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED;
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE;
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...2-3 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Conditions are favorable for repeated thunderstorms with
heavy rainfall across portions of the watch area which could
result in flash flooding.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

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.

People in the Saint Louis Metropolitan Area can get information
about cooling centers or energy assistance related to the excessive
heat by calling the United Way of Greater Saint Louis at
800-427-4626, or if calling from a land line phone dial 2-1-1. You
can also call Cool Down Saint Louis at 314-241-7668.

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