...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri...Indiana... Ohio River at Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda, Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, and Cairo. .Recent heavy rain has caused minor to moderate flooding along the Ohio River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Paducah. * WHEN...Until Friday, February 28. * IMPACTS...At 43.0 feet, Moderate flooding occurs affecting several small unprotected towns. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 43.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting now and will begin to fall on Thursday. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, February 28. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills only increasing to near or below zero today falling to 8 to 14 below tonight. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 8 to 14 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. &&