...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT /1 AM EDT/ TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s are expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois...Missouri... Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Livingston and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Paducah affecting Massac, Livingston, Pope and McCracken Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Mississippi, Carlisle, Ballard, Alexander, Hickman, Fulton and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Ballard and Pulaski Counties. .Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 15 inches fell across the Ohio River basin over the past week. This will keep river levels elevated over the next week and beyond. Moderate to major flooding is forecast from Smithland down to Cairo. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Paducah. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 49.5 feet, The first gate is closed in the floodwall in Paducah. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 45.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 46.8 feet tomorrow evening. It will then rise to 49.5 feet Wednesday, April 16. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of western Kentucky, including the following counties, Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall and McCracken and southeast Missouri, including the following counties, Mississippi and New Madrid. * WHEN...Until 900 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Significant flooding remains on the Bayou de Chien, Mayfield Creek, Clarks River, Obion Creek and other local tributaries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 908 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 13 and 14 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paducah, Sikeston, Mayfield, Charleston, Benton, Portageville, East Prairie, New Madrid, Cairo, Calvert City, Fulton, Hickman, Clinton, Lilbourn, La Center, Bardwell, Wickliffe, Towosahgy State Historic Site, Big Oak Tree State Park and Lone Oak. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&