Belgium, IL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Belgium.

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Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:02AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued a Red Forecast Air Pollution Action Day for today, Thursday July 16th for the AirNow AQI forecast sectors of Rockford and all 6 Chicago area forecast sectors. This Red Forecast Air Pollution Action Day is declared due to a forecast of Unhealthy-Red category particulates and or ozone on Thursday July 16th. Northern IL is expected to be on the edge of a thick plume of surface smoke moving in from the north and cleaner air to the south. There is some uncertainty in how far south the smoke progresses and the duration of the poor air quality as this dividing line may meander in and out of Northern IL through Friday. With this in mind, those with air quality concerns or outdoor plans are encouraged to check current NowCast readings or sign up for EnviroFlash alerts on AirNow.gov. Unhealthy - Everyone should reduced prolonged activities or heavy exertion outdoors. Active children, older adults, and people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma should avoid prolonged activities or heavy exertion outdoors. Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality forecasts, current air quality, and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found at www.airnow.gov. Media contact...Illinois EPA.

Flood Warning issued July 15 at 8:37PM CDT until July 18 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Brown, Cass and Morgan Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason 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...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday morning and continue falling to 12.0 feet Wednesday, July 22. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued July 15 at 8:37PM CDT until July 19 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Brown, Cass and Morgan Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason 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...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Sunday morning and continue falling to 12.2 feet Wednesday, July 22. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued a Red Forecast Air Pollution Action Day for Thursday July 16th for the AirNow AQI forecast sectors of Rockford and all 6 Chicago area forecast sectors. This is in addition to the ongoing Chicago Area Air Pollution Action Day in effect today. This Red Forecast Air Pollution Action Day is declared due to a forecast of Unhealthy-Red category particulates and or ozone on Thursday July 16th. Northern IL is expected to be on the edge of a thick plume of surface smoke moving in from the north and cleaner air to the south. There is some uncertainty in how far south the smoke progresses and the durations of poor air quality as this dividing line may meander in and out of Northern IL late Wednesday night thru Friday. With this in mind, those with air quality concerns or outdoor plans are encouraged to check current NowCast readings or sign up for EnviroFlash alerts on AirNow.gov Unhealthy - Everyone should reduce prolonged activities or heavy exertion outdoors. Active children, older adults, and people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma should avoid prolonged activities or heavy exertion outdoors. Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality forecasts, current air quality, and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found at www.airnow.gov Media Contact... Illinois EPA