Effective:

2025-02-27T14:26:00-06:00

Expires:

2025-02-28T04:00:00-06:00

Certainty:

Observed

Event:

Special Weather Statement

Type:

Alert

Severity:

Moderate

Urgency:

Expected

Areas:

Knox; Stark; Peoria; Marshall; Woodford; Fulton; Tazewell; McLean; Schuyler; Mason; Logan; De Witt; Piatt; Champaign; Vermilion; Cass; Menard; Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark

Dry and windy conditions will bring increased fire danger to central Illinois Friday from late morning through afternoon. Any fires could spread quickly. Relative humidity will dip as low as 25 to 30 percent while winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph affect the area. Do not carelessly discard cigarettes or matches, use extra caution with farm machinery, and avoid open burning.

Instruction:

Effective:

2025-02-27T09:53:00-06:00

Expires:

2025-02-28T12:00:00-06:00

Certainty:

Observed

Event:

Flood Warning

Type:

Update

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Immediate

Areas:

Alexander, IL; Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY; Carlisle, KY; Fulton, KY; Hickman, KY; Mississippi, MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river... Ohio River at Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, and Cairo. .The lowest part of the Ohio River from Smithland to Cairo has crested and will continue to fall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Cairo. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 43.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 23.5 feet Sunday, March 09. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

Instruction: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.