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WGUS83 KLSX 041003
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service St Louis MO
503 AM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

ILC027-119-133-163-189-041300-
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Clinton IL-Madison IL-Monroe IL-Saint Clair IL-Washington IL-
503 AM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois,
  including the following counties, in south central Illinois,
  Clinton and Washington. In southwest Illinois, southern Madison,
  Monroe and Saint Clair.

* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 503 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    St. Louis, Belleville, Granite City, O`Fallon, East St.
    Louis, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Fairview Heights, Cahokia,
    Swansea, Glen Carbon, Shiloh, Highland, Troy, Waterloo,
    Columbia, Maryville, Mascoutah, Pontoon Beach and
    Centreville.


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 3866 9018 3873 9021 3880 9012 3884 9011
      3887 8960 3874 8960 3874 8914 3821 8915
      3822 9004 3829 9037 3834 9037 3844 9029
      3853 9026 3861 9018


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MRB