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High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

From Sat 1:00 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge

Description

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... ...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH... WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge. WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 11.2 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge...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 this evening.
Low Severity Alert

Small Craft Advisory

From Sat 10:00 am 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 SUNDAY... WHAT...West winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Sunday. 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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