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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Historically high forecast rainfall amounts will heighten the risk
of flash flooding and flooding Wednesday through Sunday.

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. Preliminary projections of up to 1 foot of total
rainfall over parts of the area is not out of the question.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and especially low-lying and flood-prone
locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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Elevated fire threat continues -- Rain on the way for the next work week

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CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- Another windy day making for yet another elevated fire threat, but some relief is on the way! 

Sunday: A few isolated showers will scrape by the viewing area early this morning. Clouds will increase across the region. Winds, gusting from the south, more than 25mph. This will make for an elevated fire threat. High: 79. Low: 63.

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Monday: Mostly cloudy day, with a few isolated showers and storms ahead of a cold front. Expect a dry day overall, but towards the late evening, that's when showers are expected. A few gusts over 25mph will be possible through the day. High: 76. Low: 62.

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Tuesday: Widespread rain! Gusty at times as showers and storms roll through the region associated with a cold front. High: 73. Low: 48.

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Once the front passes through the region, a few clouds will be lingering with a chance of some isolated showers behind. Once that clears out, a cool night is on the way going into Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 30's and lower 40's with more days of dry and windy conditions. 

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