Garrett, IL Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 2:20PM CST until February 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below to 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, and McHenry Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winnebago; Boone; McHenry; Ogle; Lee; De Kalb
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 02:20:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 02:20:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 10:30:00 pm CST
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 2:20PM CST until February 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Lake; Kane; DuPage; La Salle; Kendall; Grundy; Kankakee; Livingston; Iroquois; Ford; Northern Cook; Central Cook; Southern Cook; Northern Will; Southern Will; Eastern Will
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 02:20:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 02:20:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 10:30:00 pm CST
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 2:01PM CST until February 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough; Scotland; Clark
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 02:01:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 02:01:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 10:15:00 pm CST
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:47PM CST until February 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible early Tuesday which may bring light accumulations and bring hazardous travel conditions. However, the heavy snowfall is expected later in the afternoon and into the night.
Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; McCracken; Graves; Livingston; Marshall; Calloway; Crittenden; Lyon; Trigg; Caldwell; Union; Webster; Hopkins; Christian; Henderson; Daviess; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd
Severe
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 01:47:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 01:47:00 pm CST
February 18th, 2025 01:15:00 am CST
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:47PM CST until February 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...From noon CST /1 PM EST/ Tuesday to 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Gibson; Pike
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 01:47:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 01:47:00 pm CST
February 18th, 2025 01:15:00 am CST
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:44PM CST until February 17 at 6:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...In Illinois, Adams IL County. In Missouri, Lewis MO, Marion MO, and Ralls MO Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.
Adams; Lewis; Marion; Ralls
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 01:44:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 01:44:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 06:00:00 pm CST
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:44PM CST until February 19 at 6:00AM CST by NWS St Louis MO
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central and east central Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
Bond; Clinton; Marion; Washington; Randolph; Calhoun; Madison; St. Clair; Monroe; Moniteau; Cole; Osage; Callaway; Montgomery; Lincoln; Gasconade; Warren; St. Charles; Franklin; St. Louis; St. Louis City; Jefferson
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 01:44:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 01:44:00 pm CST
February 18th, 2025 04:45:00 am CST
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:19PM CST until February 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero expected over central IL, and 20 to 24 below over Knox and Stark counties. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero could result in frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes at these temperatures.
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
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 01:19:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 01:19:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 09:30:00 pm CST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 12:15PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
...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. * 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
Massac, IL; Pope, IL; Livingston, KY; McCracken, KY
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 12:15:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 12:15:00 pm CST
February 18th, 2025 02:15:00 pm CST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 12:15PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
...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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Smithland Dam. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 40.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.5 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Pope, IL; Livingston, KY
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 12:15:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 12:15:00 pm CST
February 18th, 2025 02:15:00 pm CST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 12:15PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
...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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 41.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.0 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 36.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 12:15:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 12:15:00 pm CST
February 18th, 2025 02:15:00 pm CST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 12:15PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
...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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Golconda. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 40.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 44.2 feet Monday, February 24. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hardin, IL; Pope, IL; Crittenden, KY; Livingston, KY
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 12:15:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 12:15:00 pm CST
February 18th, 2025 02:15:00 pm CST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 12:15PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
...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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Cairo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 42.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 46.0 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Alexander, IL; Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY; Carlisle, KY; Fulton, KY; Hickman, KY; Mississippi, MO
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 12:15:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 12:15:00 pm CST
February 18th, 2025 02:15:00 pm CST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 12:04PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky... Ohio River at Shawneetown. .Heavy rainfall over the weekend will continue to cause rises on the Ohio River at Shawneetown, with an expected crest around 10 feet above flood stage next Monday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Shawneetown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CST Monday the stage was 37.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.3 feet Monday, February 24. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Gallatin, IL; Hardin, IL; Crittenden, KY; Union, KY
Severe
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 12:04:00 pm CST
February 17th, 2025 12:04:00 pm CST
February 18th, 2025 02:15:00 pm CST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:46AM CST until February 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay 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 late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CST Monday the stage was 19.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CST Monday was 19.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 10.4 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Clay, IL; Richland, IL
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 10:46:00 am CST
February 17th, 2025 10:46:00 am CST
February 18th, 2025 03:00:00 am CST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 8:45AM CST until February 20 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro. .Heavy rainfall over the weekend has resulted in rising river levels. At both Plumfield and and Murphysboro, the Big Muddy River will climb above flood stage Tuesday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 20.6 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Franklin, IL; Williamson, IL
Severe
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 08:45:00 am CST
February 17th, 2025 08:45:00 am CST
February 18th, 2025 10:45:00 am CST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 8:45AM CST until February 23 at 1:31PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro. .Heavy rainfall over the weekend has resulted in rising river levels. At both Plumfield and and Murphysboro, the Big Muddy River will climb above flood stage Tuesday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Muddy River near Murphysboro. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Some minor flooding in S 3rd & Division / Plum Street area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 25.1 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Jackson, IL
Severe
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 08:45:00 am CST
February 17th, 2025 08:45:00 am CST
February 18th, 2025 10:45:00 am CST
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 2:09AM CST until February 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Greene; Macoupin; Montgomery; Adams; Brown; Pike; Calhoun; Jersey; Knox; Lewis; Shelby; Marion; Monroe; Ralls; Pike; Boone; Audrain; Moniteau; Callaway; Montgomery; Lincoln; Warren
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 02:09:00 am CST
February 17th, 2025 02:09:00 am CST
February 17th, 2025 05:15:00 pm CST
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