Weather Alert in Illinois
Flood Warning issued March 9 at 10:02PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
AREAS AFFECTED: Edwards, IL; Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Posey, IN
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Edwardsport. White River at Newberry. White River at Elliston. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor to moderate flooding continue on the White River and minor flooding continues on the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel due to heavy rainfall last week. Additional rainfall of one to two inches Tuesday through Wednesday is expected to bring additional rises on the White and lengthen the amount of time in flood for the lower White. Additional flooding is possible on the lower Wabash as well, depending on the exact location of the rainfall. The crest on the White is near Edwardsport Monday morning and expected to reach Hazleton sometime Friday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding in progress. Some mobile homes must be moved if water rises higher. Installation of flood gate A at Mount Carmel is necessary. Access to local camp sites are blocked, but minimal impact to commercial activities because of gate closure. In Wabash County Illinois, CR 1280 E and South Division Street are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Monday /7:45 PM CDT Monday/ the stage was 20.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Monday /7:45 PM CDT Monday/ was 20.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.4 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.0 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Tuesday afternoon by around 115 PM EDT /1215 PM CDT/.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratocumulus Clouds?
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Stratocumulus clouds are similar to altocumulus clouds in their
fluffy appearance, but have a slightly darker shade due to their additional mass.
A good way to distinguish the two cloud types is to hold your hand out and measure
the size of an individual cloud; if it is the size of your thumb it is generally
an altocumulus cloud, if it is the size of your hand it is generally a
stratocumulus cloud.
It is uncommon for stratocumulus clouds to produce precipitation, but if they do
it is usually a light rain or snow.
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Weather Topic: What are Wall Clouds?
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A wall cloud forms underneath the base of a cumulonimbus cloud,
and can be a hotbed for deadly tornadoes.
Wall clouds are formed by air flowing into the cumulonimbus clouds, which can
result in the wall cloud descending from the base of the cumulonimbus cloud, or
rising fractus clouds which join to the base of the storm cloud as the wall cloud
takes shape.
Wall clouds can be very large, and in the Northern Hemisphere they generally
form at the southern edge of cumulonimbus clouds.
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