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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Showers and storms last night produced 1 to 3 inches of rainfall
across the Quad State. With another 6 to 10 inches of rainfall
forecast through Sunday, a particularly dangerous flooding and flash
flooding situation is expected.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. With 1 to 3 inches already fallen and another 7 to 10
inches forecast, a particularly dangerous situation is likely to
develop.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and  southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...
...This is a particularly dangerous situation...

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams,
and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams
may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Extensive street flooding may develop. Flooding may occur in homes,
businesses and other locations not normally subject to flooding.
Roadways may wash away near creeks and culverts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall over several days
will result in extreme forecast amounts of up to 1 foot of
rain that will cause the risk of flash flooding and flooding
to rise markedly and create a particularly dangerous flooding
situation.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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Community Calendar

Weather Spotter Training begins February 15, 2022

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NWS SevereWx Prep PKG

WSIL (CARTERVILLE, IL) -- The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky is inviting you to join its spring season Spotter Training course!

The training will introduce basic severe weather spotting along with safety tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe.聽

This class is FREE and is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more on the weather that impacts them on their day-to-day lives.聽

NWS About the course:聽

  • Most spotter training is conducted in February and March, in preparation for peak severe weather season.
    A second spotter training season is conducted in September and October. There may be specialized webinar classes
    conducted at other times of the year.
  • These classes are free of charge and are open to anyone who has an interest in severe weather and/or public service.
    The objective of the training is to provide the knowledge to identify and report key severe weather features.
  • The classes contain photos/videos of recent violent tornadoes, storm damage, flash floods, hailstorms, and downbursts.
  • The staple "Spotter Concepts" class is about 2 hours in length. The "Elite Spotter Workshop" is 3 to 4 hours in length
    and is conducted in April.  All materials are provided, and a certificate of completion will be given at the end of each class.
  • Media outlets across the region are encouraged to announce classes in their coverage area.
  • For more details on spotter training classes in southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana or western
    Kentucky    , you may email Christine Wielgos - [email protected]

Go to  for how to register for the course. 

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