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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 12:58 PM Jul. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Clinton County in south central Illinois... Southeastern Madison County in southwestern Illinois... Northeastern Saint Clair County in southwestern Illinois... * Until 1100 AM CDT. * At 758 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Breese, Lebanon, Carlyle, Trenton, Aviston, St. Rose, Germantown, Beckemeyer, Jamestown, Boulder, Shattuc, Hoffman, Summerfield, Keyesport, Huey, Stolletown and Ferrin. This includes the following State Parks... Carlyle Lake Recreational Area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 7:56 AM Jul. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon heat index values up to 110 expected for several consecutive days, and morning low temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The long duration of this event is likely to worsen heat related impacts, and additional extensions may be needed beyond Thursday as forecast confidence increases. 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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