Cherry Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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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 Cherry.

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Special Weather Statement issued February 13 at 3:37AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Temperatures are currently in the single digits and lower teens above zero across eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois and far northeast Missouri. Cold temperatures combined with gusty northwest winds is resulting in wind chill values in the single digits and teens below zero across the area. The coldest wind chills are occurring west of the Mississippi River this morning with values as cold as 20 below possible with chills as cold as 10 below east of the river. If going outside this morning, dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and limit time outdoors

Flood Watch issued February 13 at 1:30AM CST until February 16 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including the following areas, Hardin, Massac and Pope, southwest Indiana, including the following area, Spencer, western Kentucky, including the following areas, Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Fulton, Graves, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, McLean, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg, Union KY and Webster, and southeast Missouri, including the following areas, Mississippi and New Madrid. * WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are forecast, with localized higher amounts up to 5 inches possible. Soils are already saturated across the region, so this rain will likely lead to significant flooding concerns through the weekend. Rises on area rivers are likely as well. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Hydrologic Outlook issued February 12 at 10:15PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

ESFPAH A large storm system is expected to bring widespread 2 to 4 inch amounts of rainfall, with locally higher totals up to 5 inches possible from Friday night through Sunday. While the situation still has time to change, rainfall this heavy may lead to flooding impacts, including flash flooding and developing or worsening river flooding.

Hydrologic Outlook issued February 12 at 9:50PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

ESFPAH A large storm system is expected to bring widespread 2 to 4 inch amounts of rainfall, with locally higher totals up to 5 inches possible from Friday night through Sunday. While the situation still has time to change, rainfall this heavy may lead to flooding impacts, including flash flooding and developing or worsening river flooding.

Hydrologic Outlook issued February 12 at 12:32PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

ESFLOT Favorable conditions for river ice development and possible ice jams are expected beginning Friday and continuing into the weekend, impacting the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee river basins. Very cold temperatures, favorable for rapid formation of river ice on most areas rivers, are expected Thursday through Friday and again early next week. The formation of heavy river ice cover means that ice jams will be possible in isolated areas, especially along the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee rivers. Ice jams may cause rises and fluctuations on area rivers with little warning. This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts are possible, but not yet certain. Persons with interests along area rivers should closely monitor the latest forecasts. This product will be updated by tomorrow afternoon.

Flood Warning issued February 12 at 10:40AM CST until February 18 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Indiana... Ohio River at Newburgh Dam, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam and Shawneetown. .Recent heavy rainfall will continue to cause rises on the Ohio River. The river will crest at these locations from this evening through Friday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Shawneetown. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 34.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.2 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood