...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Paducah affecting McCracken, Massac, Pope and Livingston Counties. .The Ohio River at Paducah, KY will remain at minor flood stage until the end of the month of Feb. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Paducah. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 42.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, February 28. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet. &&
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /1 AM EST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 13 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ Wednesday Night to 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 13 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous. Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and Wednesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads &&