...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Kentucky... Ohio River at Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Golconda, Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam and Cairo. .Heavy rainfall over the weekend will continue to causes rises along the Ohio River through the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. 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 FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Paducah. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 41.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.5 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of western Kentucky, including the following counties, Calloway, Graves, Marshall and McCracken. * WHEN...Until 600 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone areas continues. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1146 AM CST, High water in rivers, streams and low-lying areas continues, and will be slow to subside due to the heavy rain over the weekend and very saturated soil. - 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. &&
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the 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. &&