Minor river flooding occurred as a result of a stretch of wet weather during the early part of the month. Average rainfall amounts between the 5th and 10th were between 3 and 4 inches east of the Mississippi River, and mainly 1 to 2 inches west of the river.
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Minor river flooding occurred as a result of a stretch of wet weather during the early part of the month. Average rainfall amounts between the 5th and 10th were between 3 and 4 inches east of the Mississippi River, and mainly 1 to 2 inches west of the river. Much of this rain was due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon, which got caught up with a cold front moving through the central states.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Paducah, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Sep 9, 9:00 PM CST, 4 hours earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Paducah KY 1000 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018 .UPDATE... Issued at 958 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018 For aviation section only. && .SHORT TERM...(Tonight through Tuesday night) Issued at 153 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018 Extensive cloud cover and NNW wind flow keeping conditions cool with temperatures still in the mid to upper 60s. The upper trof and surface front will continue to move east and away from the area tonight. However, low level moisture and light NNW cool flow will continue. This should keep a fair amount of clouds around, though breaks will be possible. Some guidance suggests a bit of fog later tonight. However, not sure the winds near surface will relax enough for a real concern. Could be more of a low clouds, light fog scenario. Lows tonight will be rather cool, in the mid to upper 50s. Quiet weather Monday through Tuesday with weak high pressure across the area. There may be some clouds at times given persistent low level moisture. But mixing should help lower coverage. Two nice days with highs in the mid 70s to near 80. Tuesday night, models show an increase in moisture north of a quasi stationary front to our east and northeast of a weak upper low. Not enough of a consistent signal to introduce slight chance PoPs for showers into west KY. But it's something to monitor. .LONG TERM...(Wednesday through Sunday) Issued at 153 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018 The long term period continues to look fairly dry for the most part. On Wednesday, the 850mb-500mb flow becomes southwesterly across the eastern third of the area which results in some moisture return. There is not much in the way of energy aloft as the flow is very weak and high pressure dominates at the surface. However, mainly heat of the day isolated showers and/or thunderstorms may be possible on Wednesday mainly across parts of western KY and small parts of southwest IN as the upper flow may be a bit stronger there. On Thursday, very weak upper level flow will dominate the area but deep moisture remain in place, especially for the eastern half of the county warning area. Isolated showers and/or storms could develop during the afternoon in west KY/southwest IN, but will keep POPs low for now. On Friday, similar conditions will exist, although moisture levels will drop off a bit so will keep the area dry. Mainly dry conditions look to continue into the weekend as analysis of latest model data does not show any strong signals of organized convection at this time. We will have to wait and see though how the incoming tropical system impacts the weather pattern after it approaches the east coast sometime late Thursday night into Friday. Temperatures will rise into the lower 80s for highs on Wednesday but warmer conditions will arrive for late week and into the weekend, with highs in the mid to upper 80s. However, dew points will be creeping back into the lower 70s by the end of the week which will make it feel somewhat uncomfortable yet again. && .AVIATION... Issued at 1000 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018 Will continue with MVFR/IFR conditions through midday Monday due to extensive low cloud cover to start, followed by some breaks in the clouds and lowering visibility tonight. Given the wind should not go calm, development of lower ceilings may be more of an issue than visibilities. && .PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... IL...None. MO...None. IN...None. KY...None. && UPDATE...GM
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Paducah KY 313 AM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018 ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087- 100-107>112-114-101000- Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-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 KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean- Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter- Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid- 313 AM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low. Some river flooding is forecast. Refer to the river flood warnings and statements for details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Minor flooding occurred along the Mississippi River. The river backed up into several creeks. Some low-lying agricultural land was inundated.
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