Bellwood, IL Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Heat Advisory
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; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 9:57PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
July 16th, 2025 09:57:00 pm CDT
July 16th, 2025 09:57:00 pm CDT
July 17th, 2025 03:00:00 pm CDT
Beach Hazards Statement
Lake; Northern Cook; Central Cook
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 16 at 9:39PM CDT until July 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday 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.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
July 16th, 2025 09:39:00 pm CDT
July 16th, 2025 09:39:00 pm CDT
July 17th, 2025 05:45:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Pike, IL; Pike, MO
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:44PM CDT until July 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Clarksville. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Louisiana. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The first quarter mile of Edison Avenue beyond the railroad tracks begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
July 16th, 2025 08:44:00 pm CDT
July 16th, 2025 08:44:00 pm CDT
July 18th, 2025 08:45:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Calhoun, IL; Pike, MO
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:44PM CDT until July 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Clarksville. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Clarksville. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 25.5 feet, State Route P east of Elsberry begins flooding just east of the levee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 25.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 25.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
July 16th, 2025 08:44:00 pm CDT
July 16th, 2025 08:44:00 pm CDT
July 18th, 2025 08:45:00 am CDT
Air Quality Alert
McHenry; Lake; Kane; DuPage; Kendall; Grundy; Northern Cook; Central Cook; Southern Cook; Northern Will; Southern Will; Eastern Will
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 10:37PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Pollution Action Day for Wednesday July 16th for the greater Chicago metropolitan area through Wednesday night. A Chicago Area "Air Pollution Action Day" is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (UGS) category of the Air Quality Index (AQI) for multiple days. Ozone is expected to be the primary pollutant of concern. Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor activity. 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.
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July 15th, 2025 10:37:00 pm CDT
July 15th, 2025 10:37:00 pm CDT
July 17th, 2025 12:00:00 am CDT
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Barometer 74%
Humidity W 17.3 mph Wind |
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