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High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge

Description

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. WHEN...Until further notice. IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge, Shelby...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.
Low Severity Alert

Small Craft Advisory

Until Sun 10:00 am CDT

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... WHAT...West winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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