Flash Flood Warning 40, NWS Lincoln, IL

709 
WGUS73 KILX 040138
FFSILX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
838 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

ILC025-079-101-159-040148-
/O.CAN.KILX.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-220804T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clay IL-Jasper IL-Lawrence IL-Richland IL-
838 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR CLAY, JASPER, NORTHWESTERN 
LAWRENCE AND RICHLAND COUNTIES...

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to 
heed remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT Thursday for 
portions of east central Illinois and southeast Illinois.

LAT...LON 3921 8881 3921 8847 3916 8848 3916 8836
      3891 8836 3891 8881

$$

ILC049-040330-
/O.CON.KILX.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-220804T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Effingham IL-
838 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING FOR EFFINGHAM COUNTY...

At 815 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flooding from 
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Numerous 
roads in Effingham were closed due to flooding.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Effingham, Altamont, Teutopolis, Watson, Dieterich, Beecher City, 
  Edgewood, Shumway, Montrose, Moccasin, Mason, Heartville, 
  Effingham County Airport, Lake Sara, Altamont Reservoir and 
  Elliotstown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3921 8881 3921 8847 3916 8848 3916 8836
      3891 8836 3891 8881

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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906 
WGUS73 KILX 040331
FFSILX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1031 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

ILC049-040341-
/O.EXP.KILX.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-220804T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Effingham IL-
1031 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR EFFINGHAM COUNTY...

A new Flood Warning has been issued for northern Effingham County 
until 1 am, but the warning for southern Effingham County has been 
allowed to expire.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT Thursday for 
portions of east central Illinois and southeast Illinois.

LAT...LON 3921 8881 3921 8847 3916 8848 3916 8836
      3891 8836 3891 8881

$$

Geelhart

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
646 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 634 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will continue to track
southeastward across the I-70 corridor early this evening...producing
frequent lightning, torrential downpours, and gusty winds. The
storms will gradually weaken and shift further southward toward
midnight. Meanwhile further north across the remainder of central
Illinois, a mostly cloudy and humid night will be in store with a
few showers and thunderstorms re-developing.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday)
ISSUED AT 245 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

A couple rounds of strong to severe storms and potential for heavy
rain resulting in flash flooding round out the primary concerns in
the near term. This afternoon, a cold front stretches from
northern WI southwest across central IA and into KS. Storms have
redeveloped in response to an MCV/outflow boundary emanating from
IA within an unstable prefrontal air mass characterized by
moderately strong instability with MLCAPE values in excess of 3500
J/kg and weak but increasing shear values. Storms may initially
pose a pulse severe threat with lack of stronger deep layer shear
limiting storm organization. Deep layer shear values are progged
to increase to around 25-30 kt late this afternoon into the
evening in response to an increase in wind speeds aloft as the
upper jet digs into portions of the Great Lakes region. A second
line of storms is expected to develop over portions of central
Illinois late this afternoon and evening as H5 trough digs into
the Great Lakes and Mid Mississippi Valley. The severe threat
appears most notable with this second wave with better deep layer
shear in place. In addition, any outflow boundaries from round one
of storms laying out east to west may serve as the focus for a
narrow but enhanced severe threat for any storms riding along the
boundary. A low but non-zero tornado threat may materialize if
this scenario pans out, but modest deep layer shear values today
will keep the overall tornado threat in check.

This evening, expect a modest uptick in mid level southwest flow,
especially over MO, which will continue to feed high theta-e air
into ongoing storms. Corfidi vectors will remain light and become
oriented out of the N/NNE this evening as the low level jet
develops increasing the threat for back-building thunderstorms and
heavy rainfall. 12Z HREF has trended wetter in terms of QPF this
evening and overnight with LPMM showing a broadening footprint of
QPF values in excess of 2 inches and some pockets now in excess of
5 inches of rainfall. Mean QPF from the HREF shows a broad swath
of 0.5 to 1.5 inches between the Illinois River and I-57 corridor
with some pockets over 1.5 to 2.0 inches. 3-hour flash flood
guidance generally falls between 2.0 and 3.0 inches except for
areas near and south of I-70 where only 1.0-1.5 inches of rain is
needed for flash flooding. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for
portions of central Illinois, roughly I-55 to I-57 but also
including Morgan and Scott counties.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Wednesday)
ISSUED AT 245 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

Frontal boundary will be stalled over the southern half of
Illinois Friday and will serve as the primary focus for storm
development Friday afternoon as conditions become unstable and
weakly capped. There remains some uncertainty on the placement of
the front and PoPs reflect this with the highest values across the
south half of the state but favoring dry north of I-72 where mid
level height rises begin to build across the region.

By Saturday, there is higher confidence that the front will settle
to out south while upper ridge builds back across portions of the
mid Mississippi River Valley. Mid level southwest flow will
overspread the region allowing heat to build back into the
forecast. Temperatures will reach into the upper 80s to 90s across
central Illinois while dew points continue to run in the 70s.
This pattern continues into the day Sunday. Heat Index values will
peak in the 100-105 degree range each day this weekend.

For the first half of next week, upper ridge is expected to shift
to our east while a flat trough moves into portions of the Great
Lakes. A trailing attendant cold front will settle over portions
of central Illinois Monday. The front will slowly settle south to
the Ohio River Valley Tuesday or Wednesday with daily chances for
showers and storms near the front. Behind the front, temperatures
will moderate closer to normal or fall slightly below normal while
precip chances diminish.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Thursday evening)
Issued at 646 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

Line of convection has dropped well south of the central Illinois
terminals early this evening: however, several CAMs are suggesting
scattered shower/storm development further north as the evening
progresses. Based on the lack of surface-based instability and
questions regarding the exact areal coverage, have opted to only
include VCSH at all sites except KPIA after 05z/06z. Forecast
soundings show ceilings lowering to MVFR overnight and lingering
through at least mid-morning before gradually mixing to low VFR by
midday Thursday. Will also need to keep an eye on visbys as ample
boundary layer moisture from the rain earlier today may lead to
fog development. All models suggest at least minor visby
reductions with the RAP hinting at the potential for dense fog.
Given expected cloud cover, do not think fog will become dense,
but have reduced visbys to 2-3 miles late tonight into early
Thursday morning accordingly.

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch through Thursday morning for ILZ061>063-066>068-
071>073.

Heat Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for ILZ062-063-066>068-
071>073.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Barnes
SHORT TERM...Deubelbeiss
LONG TERM...Deubelbeiss
AVIATION...Barnes

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
305 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-047-042015-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-Mason-
Cass-
305 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois and west
central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening and
overnight. The risk for severe storms appears low at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Heat and humidity will build back across the region this weekend.
Heat Index values are expected to top out around 100 degrees Saturday
and Sunday.

Additional thunderstorms are possible Sunday afternoon through
Sunday night. Severe weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

ILZ038-042>046-048>057-061>063-066-067-071-042015-
McLean-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Clay-
305 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A couple rounds of storms are possible this afternoon through
tonight. Some of these storms could be severe with damaging winds,
hail, and heavy rain being the primary hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Heat and humidity will build back across the region this weekend.
Heat Index values are expected to top out around 100 to 105 degrees
Saturday and Sunday.

Additional thunderstorms are possible Thursday into Thursday
evening, as well as Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. Severe
weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this evening and tonight.

ILZ068-072-073-042015-
Crawford-Richland-Lawrence-
305 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Thunderstorms are possible this evening and tonight. Some of these
storms could produce locally heavy rain but the overall threat for
severe storms is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Heat and humidity will build back across the region this weekend.
Heat Index values are expected to top out around 100 to 105 degrees
Saturday and Sunday.

Additional thunderstorms are possible Thursday into Thursday
evening, as well as Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. Severe
weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

Deubelbeiss

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
450 PM CDT WED AUG 3 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0440 PM     TSTM WND GST     3 SW BISMARCK           40.23N 87.65W
08/03/2022  M55 MPH          VERMILION          IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

0405 PM     TSTM WND DMG     HOOPESTON               40.47N 87.67W
08/03/2022                   VERMILION          IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            POWER LINE DOWN ON WEST MAIN ST. TIME
            ESTIMATED.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
457 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

ILZ045-046-054>057-061-032300-
Douglas-Coles-Vermilion-Moultrie-Shelby-Champaign-Edgar-
457 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern Coles,
northwestern Edgar, southeastern Moultrie, northeastern Shelby,
Vermilion, southeastern Champaign and Douglas Counties through 600 PM
CDT...

At 457 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Covington to Sidell to near Cooks Mill.
Movement was east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Sidell around 500 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these storms include Georgetown,
Chrisman, Ridge Farm, Rardin, Oakland, Kansas and Ashmore.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 57 between mile markers 193 and 217.
 Interstate 74 between mile markers 199 and 220.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
central and east central Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 3952 8792 3952 8872 4000 8811 4034 8762
      4033 8753 3987 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 282DEG 14KT 4018 8746 3994 8781 3961 8840

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
458 PM CDT WED AUG 3 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0400 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 ESE DECATUR           39.83N 88.92W
08/03/2022                   MACON              IL   NEWSPAPER

            TREE AND POWER LINE DOWN NEAR DECATUR
            AIRPORT. TIME ESTIMATED.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
517 PM CDT WED AUG 3 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0440 PM     TSTM WND GST     3 SW BISMARCK           40.23N 87.65W
08/03/2022  M55 MPH          VERMILION          IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

0359 PM     TSTM WND GST     DECATUR AIRPORT         39.83N 88.86W
08/03/2022  M61 MPH          MACON              IL   ASOS

0405 PM     TSTM WND DMG     HOOPESTON               40.47N 87.67W
08/03/2022                   VERMILION          IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            POWER LINE DOWN ON WEST MAIN ST. TIME
            ESTIMATED.

0400 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 ESE DECATUR           39.83N 88.92W
08/03/2022                   MACON              IL   NEWSPAPER

            TREE AND POWER LINE DOWN NEAR DECATUR
            AIRPORT. TIME ESTIMATED.

0430 PM     HEAVY RAIN       MOUNT ZION              39.78N 88.87W
08/03/2022  M1.70 INCH       MACON              IL   TRAINED SPOTTER

0400 PM     HEAVY RAIN       4 S BONDVILLE           40.05N 88.37W
08/03/2022  M1.42 INCH       CHAMPAIGN          IL   MESONET

            MESONET STATION BNDI2 UI BONDVILLE CHAMPAIGN
            9 SW IL US.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
553 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

ILZ054-056-057-061>063-066-032345-
Coles-Effingham-Clark-Moultrie-Shelby-Cumberland-Edgar-
553 PM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Coles, southwestern
Edgar, southeastern Moultrie, northwestern Clark, southeastern
Shelby, western Cumberland and northern Effingham Counties through
645 PM CDT...

At 553 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Humboldt to near Neoga to near Beecher
City. Movement was east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Charleston and Lerna around 610 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these storms include Janesville,
Toledo and Ashmore.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 57 between mile markers 159 and 196.
 Interstate 70 between mile markers 92 and 99.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
south central, central and east central Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 3928 8820 3910 8858 3916 8881 3922 8881
      3922 8894 3958 8846 3958 8796 3951 8796
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 277DEG 11KT 3954 8827 3932 8837 3919 8872

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
557 PM CDT WED AUG 3 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0556 PM     FLOOD            1 WNW MATTOON           39.48N 88.38W
08/03/2022                   COLES              IL   PUBLIC

            4-5 INCHES OF STANDING WATER ON CHARLESTON
            AVE NEAR 21ST ST.

&&