flooding in Illinois and bulletins from Wisconsin and Michigan

Special weather statement
National weather service quad cities ia il
903 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
Muscatine-scott-louisa-des moines-lee-whiteside-rock island- Henry
il-bureau-putnam-mercer-henderson-warren-hancock-mcdonough- Clark- Including
the cities of, muscatine, bettendorf, davenport,
> Wapello, burlington, fort madison, sterling, rock falls,
> Moline, rock island, kewanee, princeton, hennepin, aledo,
> Oquawka, monmouth, carthage, macomb, kahoka
> 903 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
> , moderate to heavy rain with flooding of small streams and
> Creeks,
> Moderate to heavy rain will move north across the area through late
> Morning. Additional rainfall amounts within this area of rain
> Will range from around two tenths to locally near one half inch.
> In many locations this rain will be falling on frozen or snow
> Covered ground and will go into runoff causing significant rises
> And flooding on some small creeks and streams, and ponding of
> Water in urban areas, Highways, streets and underpasses as well
> As other poor drainage areas and low lying spots.
>
> Flood advisory
> National weather service lincoln il
> 843 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
> Fulton-knox-marshall-peoria-schuyler-stark-tazewell-woodford-
> 843 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
> The national weather service in lincoln has issued a
> urban and small stream flood advisory for,
> Fulton county in west central illinois,
> Knox county in west central illinois,
> Marshall county in central illinois,
> Northern tazewell county in central illinois,
> Peoria county in central illinois,
> Schuyler county in west central illinois,
> Stark county in north central illinois,
> Woodford county in central illinois,
> until 1200 pm central standard time .
> at 843 am central standard time , national weather service doppler radar
> indicated
> 1 to 1.5 inches of rain had fallen along and northwest of the
> Illinois river since saturday evening.
> additional rainfall amounts of a quarter to half inch are expected
> Across the area through noon with locally higher amounts northwest
> Of the illinois river. The excessive rainfall on a frozen very wet
> Ground will lead to minor flooding.
> Rivers and streams around canton were reported at or just above bankfull
> With ditches full of water at 8 am where 1.25 inches of rain
> Fell since saturday evening.
> Locations impacted include, canton, eureka, galesburg, lacon,
> Lewistown, pekin, peoria, east peoria, rushville, princeville.
> Excessive runoff from this storm will cause minor flooding of small
> Creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and
> Underpasses. Do not drive into areas where water covers the road.
> The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross
> Safely. It only takes a few inches of swiftly flowing water to carry
> Vehicles away.
> Report any flooding to your local emergency manager, or the nearest
> Law enforcement agency, for relay to the national weather service.
>
> Flood advisory
> National weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
> 955 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
> 955 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
> The national weather service in sullivan has issued an
> urban and small stream flood advisory for rain and melting snow
> In,
> Fond du lac county in east central wisconsin,
> Sheboygan county in east central wisconsin,
> Dane county in south central wisconsin,
> Rock county in south central wisconsin,
> Dodge county in southeast wisconsin,
> Jefferson county in southeast wisconsin,
> Ozaukee county in southeast wisconsin,
> Washington county in southeast wisconsin,
> until 400 pm central standard time sunday
> at 955 am central standard time widespread rain continues over southeast
> wisconsin.
> Temperaturates will hover in the lower to middle 30s, just above
> Freezing into the middle afternoon hours. Between a half and one
> Inch of rain has already fallen, and another quarter to half an
> Inch is expected by this afternoon.
> The combination of rain and snow melt will result in urban
> Flooding, especially where storm drains are clogged with snow and
> Ice. Small streams and low lying areas also will create minor
> Flooding.
> The precipitation should change to snow from west to east during the
> Afternoon, and temperatures will fall well below freezing by
> Tonight. The flood waters should then recede or freeze.
> Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause elevated levels on
> Small creeks and streams, and ponding of water in urban
> Areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
> Drainage areas and low lying spots.
>
> Urgent - winter weather message
> National weather service green bay wi
> 728 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
> , intense winter storm expected to pummel the area today and
> Tonight,
> .an intense storm system will track across lake michigan late this
> Afternoon, and into northern lower michigan this evening. This
> Track is nearly ideal for heavy snow across a large swath from
> Southwest through northeast wisconsin.
> Precipitation will continue to surge north across the area this
> Morning. Mixed freezing rain and sleet will change to snow across
> Central and east-central wisconsin during the morning. The mix may
> Persist into early afternoon before the change over occurs in the
> Manitowoc area.
> Heavy snow is expected across most of the area this afternoon.
> The exception will be over far north-central wisconsin which will
> Be on the northwest fringe of the storm. Increasing winds will
> Lead to near blizzard conditions at times.
> Vilas-oneida-lincoln-
> Including the cities of, eagle river, rhinelander, tomahawk
> 728 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
> , snow and blowing snow advisory remains in effect until
> Midnight central standard time tonight,
> A snow and blowing snow advisory remains in effect until midnight
> central standard time tonight.
> A total snowfall of 3 to 6 inches is expected by late evening.
> But lake-effect snow showers will continue over the snowbelt
> Through monday, with additional accumulations possible.
> A snow and blowing snow advisory means that visibilities will be
> Limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use
> Caution when traveling, especially in open areas.
>
> Special weather statement
> National weather service green bay wi
> 903 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
> Vilas-oneida-forest-florence-northern marinette-lincoln-langlade-
> Menominee-northern oconto-door-marathon-shawano-wood-portage-
> Waupaca-outagamie-brown-kewaunee-waushara-winnebago-calumet-
> Manitowoc-southern marinette-southern oconto-
> Including the cities of, eagle river, rhinelander, crandon,
> Tomahawk, antigo, keshena, sturgeon bay, wausau,
> Wisconsin rapids, stevens point, appleton, green bay,
> Algoma, wautoma, oshkosh, chilton, two rivers, crivitz
> 903 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
> , treacherous travel conditions expected today,
> A large area of precipitation continued to surge northward this
> Morning across northeast wisconsin. To the east of a line from
> Oshkosh, to green bay to sturgeon bay, the precipitation was
> Falling as a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow. This was making
> For ice-covered roadways and treacherous driving conditions. The
> Mixed precipitation was expected to gradually changeover to all
> Snow by late morning for all but the lakeshore counties where
> Warmer air will keep the precipitation mixed until early afternoon.
> Over central and far northeast wisconsin, it will be cold enough
> For all snow to fall. The snow will be heavy at times with
> Accumulations of an inch or two per hour possible along a corridor
> From wautoma, to waupaca to shawano to marinette.
> Over north-central wisconsin, look for snow to gradually
> Overspread the area by late morning and then continue through the
> Afternoon.
> By early this afternoon, heavy snow is expected over most of the
> Region. Increasing winds will lead to widespread blowing and
> Drifting of the snow. Travel conditions will remain poor, and
> Some secondary roads could become impassible by late today.
> Be sure to monitor later forecasts and statements on this major winter
> Storm.
>
> Urgent - winter weather message
> National weather service green bay wi
> 728 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
> , intense winter storm expected to pummel the area today and
> Tonight,
> .an intense storm system will track across lake michigan late this
> Afternoon, and into northern lower michigan this evening. This
> Track is nearly ideal for heavy snow across a large swath from
> Southwest through northeast wisconsin.
> Precipitation will continue to surge north across the area this
> Morning. Mixed freezing rain and sleet will change to snow across
> Central and east-central wisconsin during the morning. The mix may
> Persist into early afternoon before the change over occurs in the
> Manitowoc area.
> Heavy snow is expected across most of the area this afternoon.
> The exception will be over far north-central wisconsin which will
> Be on the northwest fringe of the storm. Increasing winds will
> Lead to near blizzard conditions at times.
> Forest-florence-langlade-marathon-
> Including the cities of, crandon, antigo, wausau
> 728 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
> , winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight central standard
> time
> Tonight,
> A winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight central standard
> time
> Tonight.
> Snow is expected today. The snow may start as freezing rain or
> Sleet in the wausau area, but the mixed precipitation will change
> To snow fairly quickly. A total snowfall of 4 to 8 inches is
> Expected across the area. Increasing north winds will cause
> Widespread blowing and drifting of the snow, especially this
> Afternoon and this evening.
> A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow are
> Expected. Strong winds are also expected, and that will result
> In widespread blowing and drifting of the snow.
>
> Urgent - winter weather message
> National weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
> 345 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
> , another winter storm affecting southern wisconsin,
> .strong low pressure developing in western missouri will continue
> To bring another round of winter weather to southern
> Wisconsin, lasting into this evening.
> The low over western missouri early this morning, will lift
> Northeast to just north of chicago this afternoon, and then into
> Lower michigan by this evening. Abundant gulf moisture will be fed
> Into the storm system with heavy precipitation expected over
> Southern wisconsin.
> The precipitation has begun as freezing rain, with light ice
> Accumulations expected. The freezing rain may change to rain for a
> Time, before a change to periods of heavy snow west of a line
> From madison to fond du lac occurs later this morning.
> East of a line from madison to fond du lac, temperatures will
> Rise above freezing by mid morning sunday, with all rain
> Expected, especially in the milwaukee metropolitan area south to
> Racine and kenosha.
> The transition to all snow in eastern wisconsin will occur slowly
> During the afternoon. By late afternoon or evening, all of the
> Region will be experiencing snow. The snow will end late
> Tonight, with brisk northwest winds ushering in cold air.
> The brisk winds will lead to near blizzard conditions at times in
> The late afternoon and early evening across locations west and
> Northwest of madison.
> Marquette-green lake-fond du lac-sheboygan-sauk-columbia-dodge-
> Including the cities of, montello, berlin, fond du lac,
> Sheboygan, baraboo, portage, wisconsin dells, beaver dam
> 345 am central standard time sun feb 17 2008
> , winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight central standard
> time
> Tonight,
> A winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight central standard
> time
> Tonight.
> Mainly freezing rain will continue to affect southern wisconsin
> Early this morning, with light ice accumulations under one
> Quarter inch expected. The freezing rain may change to rain for at
> Time this morning, before a change to snow during the late
> Morning, or early this afternoon, lasting into this evening.
> Snow amounts will range from 4 to 7 inches across sheboygan
> County, to 6 to 12 inches to the west, with the highest snow
> Amounts west of ripon and columbus.
> In addition, strong northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts
> To 35 mph in the late afternoon and evening, will produce near
> Blizzard conditions at times. Blowing and drifting snow is also
> Expected, which will reduce visibilities to 1/4 mile or less at
> Times.
> A winter storm warning is issued when heavy snow, and/or
> Sleet, and/or freezing rain is expected to combine with strong
> Winds of 25 mph or more to cause major impacts to commerce and
> Society. Travel will be dangerous and is strongly discouraged. If
> You must travel, keep a winter weather supply kit in your vehicle
> In case of an emergency.
>
> Flood advisory
> National weather service grand rapids mi
> 920 am eastern standard time sun feb 17 2008
> The national weather service in grand rapids has issued a
> flood advisory for rain and melting snow in,
> Calhoun county in south central michigan
> Clinton county in south central michigan
> Eaton county in south central michigan
> Ingham county in south central michigan
> Ionia county in south central michigan
> Jackson county in south central michigan
> Allegan county in southwest michigan
> Barry county in southwest michigan
> Kalamazoo county in southwest michigan
> Southern kent county in southwest michigan
> Ottawa county in southwest michigan
> Van buren county in southwest michigan
> until 915 pm eastern standard time sunday
> at 915 am eastern standard time , national weather service doppler radar
> indicated
> Widespread rain covering southern lower michigan with temperatures
> Near 40 degrees.
> widespread rainfall amounts of one half to one inch today combined
> With snow melt will create standing water on many area roads. Storm
> Drains plugged with snow and ice will also contribute to flooding.
> Use caution driving today as slush and standing water on the roads
> Could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Be alert and
> Prepared for hydroplaning.
>
> Urgent - winter weather message
> National weather service marquette mi
> 1104 am eastern standard time sun feb 17 2008
> , significant winter storm moving through the east half of upper
> Michigan,
> .low pressure over northern illinois will lift northeast across
> Lower michigan this evening. Snow ahead of the low will spread
> Across the rest of north central and eastern upper michigan this
> Afternoon. Much of this snow will be wet and heavy. Although the
> Snow is expected to diminish away from lake superior tonight,
> Northerly winds off lake superior will result in lake effect snow
> Showers continuing into monday over west and north central upper
> Michigan. These winds will also create areas of blowing and
> Drifting snow across all of upper michigan this evening through
> Monday afternoon.
> Marquette-
> Including the city of, marquette
> 1104 am eastern standard time sun feb 17 2008
> , winter storm warning remains in effect until 7 pm eastern standard time
> monday,
> A winter storm warning remains in effect until 7 pm eastern standard time
> monday.
> Snow to develop early this afternoon and become heavy at times
> Tonight as winds become north off lake superior. The snow will
> Diminish through the day monday as winds shift to the northwest.
> By monday evening, total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches are
> Expected, with the heaviest amounts occurring from the huron
> Mountains to negaunee and skandia. In addition, increasing
> Northerly winds tonight into monday will produce blowing and
> Drifting snow, especially in open areas.
> A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow are
> Expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will
> Make travel very hazardous or impossible.
>
> Urgent - winter weather message
> National weather service gaylord mi
> 1053 am eastern standard time sun feb 17 2008
> , another winter storm today into monday,
> .low pressure will track northeast from illinois, reaching
> Northern lower michigan by evening. Moderate to heavy snow is
> Expected northwest of this low across eastern upper michigan.
> Northern lower michigan will see significant freezing rain this
> Morning and early afternoon. As the low departs tonight, colder
> Air filtering into the area will bring additional accumulations
> From lake effect snow showers.
> Chippewa-mackinac-
> Including the cities of, sault ste. Marie, st. Ignace
> 1053 am eastern standard time sun feb 17 2008
> , winter storm warning remains in effect until 7 am eastern standard time
> monday,
> A winter storm warning remains in effect until 7 am eastern standard time
> monday.
> Snow will continue to increase in coverage and intensity this
> Afternoon. Snow, heavy at times, will continue through monday
> Morning, with a total of 8 to 10 inches of snow expected to fall
> By early monday morning.
> A winter storm warning means severe winter weather is expected or
> Occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel
> Very hazardous.
>
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