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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Issued at Tue 1:34 PM Apr. 28

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 172 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS MONROE RANDOLPH IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MISSOURI COLE OSAGE IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI CRAWFORD FRANKLIN GASCONADE JEFFERSON WASHINGTON IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI IRON MADISON REYNOLDS SAINT FRANCOIS SAINTE GENEVIEVE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHESTER, FARMINGTON, JEFFERSON CITY, SPARTA, SULLIVAN, UNION, AND WASHINGTON.

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Flood Warning

Issued at Tue 12:32 PM Apr. 28

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri Missouri River near Chamois. Missouri River at Hermann. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Missouri River at Hermann.
When: From Wednesday morning to Saturday evening.
Impacts: At 22.3 feet, Southern portions of Old Rock Road and Twisters Road south of Rhineland begin flooding near this height.
Additional Details: - At 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 22.0 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Recommended Action

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

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