Weather Alert in Illinois
Flood Warning issued April 3 at 12:14PM EDT until April 13 at 5:37PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
AREAS AFFECTED: Clark, IL; Crawford, IL; Sullivan, IN; Vigo, IN
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Covington. Wabash River at Montezuma. Wabash River at Terre Haute. Wabash River at Lafayette. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Multiple rounds of rainfall have brought lowland flooding to the Wabash River basin. The Wabash is expected to crest at Lafayette on Sunday, but the crest is not expected to reach the lower Wabash until the weekend of April 11th. The current river forecast includes expected rainfall amounts of 0.75 to 1.25 inches in the Wabash basin through Sunday morning, when dry weather is expected to move into the area. Variations from those expected amounts could change the crests as well as the amount of time spent in flood at any given location. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Terre Haute. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Monday, April 13. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The Wabash River extends to Interstate 70 Mile Marker Number 4 from its west bank in the Terre Haute and West Terre Haute area. All lakes in this area are affected by seep water and reach capacity with some minor flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Friday /10:30 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 21.2 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, April 13. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Those with interests along area rivers should monitor for forecast updates through the weekend. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1130 PM EDT /1030 PM CDT/.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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