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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 Paw Paw.

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Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 10:09PM CST until February 20 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County. Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin Counties. For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield. * WHEN...Until late Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 20.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CST Tuesday was 20.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

Area
Franklin, IL; Williamson, IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 10:09PM CST until February 21 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County. Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin Counties. For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Muddy River near Murphysboro. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly low lying areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 22.4 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

Area
Jackson, IL

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 9:40PM CST until February 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, Kane, Lake IL, and McHenry Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Area
Winnebago; Boone; McHenry; Lake; Ogle; Lee; De Kalb; Kane

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 8:00PM CST until February 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Area
Jackson; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Scotland; Clark

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 3:24PM CST until February 19 at 6:00AM CST by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central and east central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

Area
Bond; Clinton; Marion; Washington; Randolph; Calhoun; Madison; St. Clair; Monroe; Boone; Moniteau; Cole; Osage; Callaway; Montgomery; Lincoln; Gasconade; Warren; St. Charles; Franklin; St. Louis; St. Louis City; Jefferson

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 2:47PM CST until February 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Stark and Knox Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Area
Knox; Stark

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 1:11PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois...Missouri... Ohio River at Cairo affecting Carlisle, Alexander, Hickman, Ballard, Mississippi, Fulton and Pulaski Counties. .The Ohio River at Cairo remains in minor flood stage and will crest Friday Morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Cairo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 44.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 46.0 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

Area
Alexander, IL; Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY; Carlisle, KY; Fulton, KY; Hickman, KY; Mississippi, MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 1:09PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Ballard and Pulaski Counties. .The Ohio river at Olmsted lock and dam remains in moderate flood stage and will crest Friday morning. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 42.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.0 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 36.0 feet.

Area
Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 1:07PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Paducah affecting McCracken, Massac, Pope and Livingston Counties. .The Ohio River at Paducah, KY will remain at minor flood stage until the end of the month of Feb. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Paducah. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 42.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, February 28. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet.

Area
Massac, IL; Pope, IL; Livingston, KY; McCracken, KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 1:01PM CST until February 27 at 1:30PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Pope and Livingston Counties. .The Ohio River at Smithland Dam remains in minor flood stage and will remain in flood stage until Thursday next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Smithland Dam. * WHEN...Until Thursday, February 27. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 41.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 41.4 feet Friday evening. It will then rise to 41.5 feet Sunday evening. It will fall to 41.4 feet early Monday morning. It will then rise to 41.5 feet Monday morning. It will fall below flood stage Thursday, February 27. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

Area
Pope, IL; Livingston, KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 12:59PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Golconda affecting Crittenden, Hardin, Pope and Livingston Counties. .The Ohio River at Golconda will remain in minor flood stage and crest on Tuesday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Golconda. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 46.0 feet, Flooding begins to affect Rosiclare Illinois. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 41.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 45.7 feet Tuesday, February 25. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

Area
Hardin, IL; Pope, IL; Crittenden, KY; Livingston, KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 18 at 12:54PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Gallatin, Crittenden, Union and Hardin Counties. .The Ohio river at Shawneetown will crest Monday Evening at moderate flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Shawneetown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 43.0 feet, Several county roads are closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 38.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.2 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet.

Area
Gallatin, IL; Hardin, IL; Crittenden, KY; Union, KY

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:42PM CST until February 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 13 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ Wednesday Night to 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 13 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Area
Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Gibson; Pike; 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

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:37PM CST until February 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and Wednesday morning.

Area
Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Gibson; Pike

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 12:37PM CST until February 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous. Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and Wednesday morning.

Area
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

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:30PM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 PM Wednesday to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Area
Greene; Macoupin; Montgomery; Bond; Fayette; Clinton; Marion; Washington; Randolph; Adams; Brown; Pike; Calhoun; Jersey; Madison; St. Clair; Monroe; Pike; Montgomery; Lincoln; Gasconade; Warren; St. Charles; Franklin; St. Louis; St. Louis City; Jefferson; Crawford; Washington; St. Francois; Ste. Genevieve; Iron; Madison; Reynolds
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