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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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Storms exit region. Looking ahead to another storm by mid-week

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Briley Houston

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- A line of storms has now moved through the region, however, there are some lingering thunderstorms and heavy rain still. The storms earlier today brought lots of high winds, hail, rain and some tornadoes.

The entire region had an enhanced level 3 out of 5 severe weather risk for Sunday afternoon and into the evening hours. The storms were exiting the region by the 9 to 10 p.m. range.

The tornado watches were dropped after the main line of storms swept through the region.

Weather reports of large hail with some tree damage and some structural damage were reported.

Power outages were also an issue as hundreds were out, hitting Alexander County the hardest with more than 700 out by 8:30 p.m.

Temps are also dropping into the mid 50s at the end of the night.

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