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Current Severe Weather Alerts in Illinois


There are currently 9 Weather Alerts in Illinoisselect a different state


Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 9:47PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Lake; Northern Cook; Central Cook

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at lake michigan beaches. waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * where...Lake il, northern cook and central cook counties. * when...From 4 am cdt sunday through monday morning. * impacts...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. for information on swim advisories or bans at chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Flood Watch issued July 19 at 8:26PM CDT until July 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Event: Flood Watch
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Future
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Affected Area: Benton; Linn; Jones; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Rock Island; Henry; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough; Scotland; Clark

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * where...Portions of illinois, including the following areas, hancock, henderson, henry il, mcdonough, mercer, rock island and warren, iowa, including the following areas, benton, cedar, clinton, des moines, henry ia, iowa, jefferson, johnson, jones, keokuk, lee, linn, louisa, muscatine, scott, van buren and washington, and northeast missouri, including the following areas, clark and scotland. * when...Through sunday afternoon. * impacts...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * additional details... - thunderstorms are expected across the watch area tonight into sunday morning. very high rainfall rates of 2 inches or greater in a short time are possible, which could lead to flash flooding particularly in urban areas. in addition, with the potential for repeated rounds of storms, some locations could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain with locally higher amounts possible. with saturated soils from previous rainfall, these rainfall rates and rainfall amounts will lead to an increased risk for flash flooding.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 8:18PM CDT until July 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Event: Flood Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Affected Area: Clay, IL; Richland, IL

Wheather Alert Summary: ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in illinois... little wabash river below clay city affecting clay and richland counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * what...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * where...Little wabash river below clay city. * when...Until wednesday morning. * impacts...At 19.7 feet, mayflower road...Just north of u.S. route 50...Begins to flood. * additional details... - at 7:45 pm cdt saturday the stage was 19.8 feet. - recent activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 pm cdt saturday was 19.8 feet. - forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.9 feet just after midnight tonight. it will then fall below flood stage early wednesday morning. - flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.Weather.Gov/safety/flood

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 19 at 7:46PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Event: Extreme Heat Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Alexander; Pulaski; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; Graves; Marshall; Calloway; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. * where...Portions of southeast missouri, far southwest illinois, and far western kentucky. * when...Until 8 pm cdt sunday. * impacts...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * additional details...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during longer duration heat waves, and this will be the fifth consecutive day of extreme conditions.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 19 at 7:46PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Event: Extreme Heat Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Union; Johnson; Massac; McCracken; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. * where...Portions of southeast missouri, far southwest illinois, and far western kentucky. * when...Until 8 pm cdt sunday. * impacts...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * additional details...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during longer duration heat waves, and this will be the fifth consecutive day of extreme conditions.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 7:46PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Event: Heat Advisory
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Pope; Hardin; Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Livingston; Crittenden; Lyon; Trigg; Caldwell; Union; Webster; Hopkins; Christian; Henderson; Daviess; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. * where...Portions of southwest indiana, southern and southeast illinois, northwest kentucky, and the kentucky pennyrile. * when...From noon cdt /1 pm edt/ to 8 pm cdt /9 pm edt/ sunday. * impacts...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 19 at 2:25PM CDT until July 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Event: Extreme Heat Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Randolph; Madison; St. Clair; Monroe; Boone; Audrain; Moniteau; Cole; Osage; Callaway; Montgomery; Lincoln; Gasconade; Warren; St. Charles; Franklin; St. Louis; St. Louis City; Jefferson; Crawford; Washington; St. Francois; Ste. Genevieve; Iron; Madison; Reynolds

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. * where...Portions of southwest illinois and central, east central, and southeast missouri. * when...Until 7 pm cdt thursday. * impacts...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 19 at 2:25PM CDT until July 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Event: Extreme Heat Watch
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Future
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Greene; Macoupin; Montgomery; Bond; Fayette; Clinton; Marion; Washington; Adams; Brown; Pike; Calhoun; Jersey; Knox; Lewis; Shelby; Marion; Monroe; Ralls; Pike

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 possible. * where...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central illinois and northeast missouri. * when...From monday afternoon through thursday evening. * impacts...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:08PM CDT until July 21 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Event: Flood Warning
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Wayne, IL; White, IL

Wheather Alert Summary: ...The national weather service in paducah ky has issued a flood warning for the following rivers in illinois... skillet fork river at wayne city .Four to six inches of rain has fallen across the skillet fork river basin, which will lead to minor flood development. the river is forecast to crest near 16.1 feet sunday morning. for the skillet fork river...Including wayne city...Minor flooding is forecast. * what...Minor flooding is forecast. * where...Skillet fork river at wayne city. * when...From late tonight to early monday morning. * impacts...At 15.0 feet, minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas. * additional details... - at 1:00 pm cdt saturday the stage was 6.1 feet. - forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 16.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. it will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement