...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous cold temperatures will follow after snow ends. Low temperatures in the teens Wednesday morning and single digits Thursday morning will cause wind chills to drop below zero. The greatest impacts from the extreme cold will occur Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. &&
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri...Indiana... Ohio River at Cairo affecting Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, Mississippi, Pulaski, Fulton and Alexander Counties. Ohio River at Golconda affecting Pope, Crittenden, Hardin and Livingston Counties. Ohio River at Owensboro affecting Daviess and Spencer Counties. Ohio River at Evansville affecting Daviess, Warrick, Posey, Vanderburgh and Henderson Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana...Illinois... Ohio River near Henderson affecting Henderson, Posey and Vanderburgh Counties. Ohio River at Paducah affecting Massac, Pope, McCracken and Livingston Counties. Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam affecting Union and Posey Counties. Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Union, Hardin, Crittenden and Gallatin Counties. Ohio River at Mount Vernon affecting Henderson, Union, Posey and Vanderburgh Counties. Ohio River at Newburgh Dam affecting Daviess, Warrick, Vanderburgh, Henderson and Spencer Counties. For the Ohio River...including Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda, Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. 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. * IMPACTS...At 43.0 feet, Moderate flooding occurs affecting several small unprotected towns. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 39.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CST Sunday was 39.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.0 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet. &&
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding along the Clarks River caused by excessive rainfall is already occurring. * WHERE...A portion of western Kentucky, including the following counties, Calloway, Graves, Marshall and McCracken. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 935 AM CST, gauge reports indicated recent heavy rainfall has led to a record crest along the Clarks River. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Emergency management has reported water has impacted primary and secondary roads. Water has also impacted some businesses and homes. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paducah, Murray, Mayfield, Metropolis, Benton, Calvert City, Reidland, Lone Oak, Sedalia, Lynnville, West Paducah, Barkley Regional Airport, Wingo, Hardin, Hazel, Kevil, Water Valley, Brewers, Symsonia and Kirksey. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&