...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Tippecanoe River near Delphi.
Wabash River at Lafayette.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Covington.
.Recent rainfall over the past few days following heavy rain last
week will lead to renewed minor flooding for a few areas on the
Tippecanoe and Upper Wabash River early this week. Additional
rainfall tonight and Tuesday has the potential to make crests higher
than currently forecast and extend the duration of flooding, as well
as bring flooding further down the Wabash and into additional
basins. Those with interests along area rivers should monitor
forecast updates for the latest information.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 300 AM
EDT.
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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Lafayette.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water may approach a couple low county
roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 9.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening
to 12.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall early
tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 12.3 feet Wednesday
evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Tippecanoe River near Delphi.
Wabash River at Lafayette.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Covington.
.Recent rainfall over the past few days following heavy rain last
week will lead to renewed minor flooding for a few areas on the
Tippecanoe and Upper Wabash River early this week. Additional
rainfall tonight and Tuesday has the potential to make crests higher
than currently forecast and extend the duration of flooding, as well
as bring flooding further down the Wabash and into additional
basins. Those with interests along area rivers should monitor
forecast updates for the latest information.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 300 AM
EDT.
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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tippecanoe River near Delphi.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Low agricultural lands, river parks and a
few local roads flood along the Tippecanoe River. Oakdale Public
Access Site flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this afternoon to a crest of 8.9 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
south central, southeast, southwest and west central Indiana.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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...HEAT INDICES TO 105 AND HIGHER POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON
Hot and humid conditions are expected this afternoon. High
temperatures in the lower and middle 90s and dew point
temperatures in the 70s will produce heat index values as high as
105 degrees or slightly higher.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
