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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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'Windows down' kind of Sunday -- tracking even warmer weather and rain

  • Katie Melvin is the Weekend Evening Meteorologist. She's a recent UNC Charlotte graduate where she earned her BS in Meteorology and BA in Mass Media Communication Studies. If you have a weather related story idea, email her at [email protected].

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WSIL (Carterville) -- Today is about as nice as it gets for a Sunday in mid February. We've surpassed our 'normal' highs for this time of the year by nearly 10 degrees.

Blue skies and sunshine will be sticking around throughout the afternoon and evening. It's a great chance to get outside and enjoy some warmth as highs climb into the mid 50s. 

hourly

Overnight will be a bit warmer than yesterday with lows staying slightly above freezing. A few clouds will move in overnight but will clear by tomorrow morning as you head out the door, so grab some sunglasses. 

highs

We still have 36 more days until Spring officially begins, but it'll feel like it at least until Friday. Wednesday is trending to be the warmest day of the week but it will come at a cost (rain). 

precip chances

We have two different rounds of active weather to keep an eye on. The first round will begin Tuesday morning with a low severe threat. The rain chance will last the majority of the day along with some gusty conditions.

The second round will move through Wednesday night through Thursday. This day has the potential for some severe weather and thunderstorms. It's still a few days out and details will become clearer soon but it's one to watch. 

Make sure to have the Storm Track 3 app and stay up to date as we continue to track these systems. 

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Katie Melvin is the Weekend Evening Meteorologist. She's a recent UNC Charlotte graduate where she earned her BS in Meteorology and BA in Mass Media Communication Studies. If you have a weather related story idea, email her at [email protected].

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