Panama, IL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. 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 Panama.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Heat Advisory issued September 8 at 12:44PM CDT until September 9 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Heat index values of 103 to 108 expected. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /noon EDT/ to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon in the northern half of the Quad State, which could bring earlier relief from the heat.

Air Quality Alert issued September 8 at 1:42AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

The St. Louis Clean Air Partnership has issued an air quality alert for the St. Louis metropolitan area from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. An Orange air quality forecast means that maximum ozone concentrations are expected to reach levels that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ground- level ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Reducing outdoor physical activity is recommended. If it is a regularly scheduled work day you are urged to consider telecommuting, carpooling, or utilizing public transit. Avoid excessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles. The use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment should be reduced or postponed until late in the day. For more information visit the St. Louis Clean Air Partnership at http://cleanair-stlouis.com/ For current Air Quality Index (AQI) values visit https://www.airnow.gov/

Air Quality Alert issued September 7 at 5:53PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

The St. Louis Clean Air Partnership has issued an air quality alert for the St. Louis metropolitan area from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. An Orange air quality forecast means that maximum ozone concentrations are expected to reach levels that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ground- level ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Reducing outdoor physical activity is recommended. If it is a regularly scheduled work day you are urged to consider telecommuting, carpooling, or utilizing public transit. Avoid excessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles. The use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment should be reduced or postponed until late in the day. For more information visit the St. Louis Clean Air Partnership at http://cleanair-stlouis.com/ For current Air Quality Index (AQI) values visit https://www.airnow.gov/