Ike Local Statements, Tornadoes And Lots of Flooding!

Tropical storm local statement
National weather service shreveport la
510 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, ike continues to weaken over northeastern texas,
, locally heavy rainfall and tornadoes remain a threat,
At 400 pm central daylight time , the center of tropical storm ike was
located near
Latitude 32.4 north, longitude 95.3 west or just southeast of
Tyler texas. This is position is also about 50 miles, south-
Southwest of mount pleasant texas and about 105 miles, southwest
Of texarkana arkansas.
Ike is moving toward the north near 18 mph. A turn toward the
North-northeast is expected later this afternoon or evening,
With a turn toward the northeast and an increase in forward speed
Expected tonight and on sunday. On the forecast track, the
Center of ike is forecast to continue to move through northeastern
Texas today, and into southwestern arkansas tonight.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph, with
Higher gusts. Additional weakening is expected as the center moves
Farther inland, and ike could become a tropical depression
Tonight.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles, 165 km
Mainly east and southeast of the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb, 28.94 inches.
During the past hour, a surface pressure of 980.7 mb, 28.96
Inches, was measured at tyler texas.
Ike is expected to produce additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches
Over portions of eastern texas and western louisiana, which will
Bring storm total amounts of 15 inches. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches,
With maximum amounts of 6 inches, are possible across
Southeastern oklahoma.
A threat for tornadoes exists through tonight over portions of
Northeastern texas, northern louisiana, and much of
Arkansas.
510 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, tropical storm wind warning remains in effect until midnight
central daylight time tonight,
, new information,
A wind advisory in effect from midnight tonight to 7 am central daylight
time
Sunday.
, areas affected,
Portions of northeast texas and northwest louisiana.
, watches/warnings,
, tropical storm wind warning remains in effect until midnight
central daylight time tonight,
A tornado watch is in effect until 7 pm central daylight time tonight.
A wind advisory in effect from midnight tonight to 7 am central daylight
time
Sunday.
A flash flood watch is in effect through 4 am sunday.
, storm information,
Ike is moving toward the north near 18 mph. A turn toward the
North-northeast is expected later this afternoon or evening,
With a turn toward the northeast and an increase in forward speed
Expected tonight and on sunday. On the forecast track, the
Center of ike is forecast to continue to move through northeastern
Texas today, and into southwestern arkansas tonight.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph, with
Higher gusts. Additional weakening is expected as the center moves
Farther inland, and ike could become a tropical depression
Tonight.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
A tropical storm wind warning means sustained winds of 39 to
73 mph are expected this afternoon and early evening. Higher
Gusts will be possible in the rain squalls.
Due to the windy conditions expected, light-weight objects such
As trash cans and lawn chairs should be secured, as they can
Easily become projectiles in high winds. Power outages may be
Possible, so have flashlights, batteries, a full tank of
Gas, cash, bottled water and non-perishable foods on hand just
In case.
Widespread wind damage will be possible with this storm. The
Prolonged strong gusty winds may knock down trees and power
Lines, and damage buildings and homes. Due to the saturated
Soils from heavy rains over the last 30 days, uprooted trees
Will be common.
, winds,
Tropical storm force winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts to 55
Mph, will be possible across portions of northeast texas and
Northwest louisiana through midnight central daylight time tonight.
, inland flooding,
Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches with isolated amounts up to 6 inches
Is possible through tonight.
, tornadoes,
A threat for tornadoes exists through tonight.
, next update,
The next statement will be issued around 700 pm central daylight time .
Flood watch
National weather service shreveport la
401 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, heavy rains are expected with hurricane ike,
.hurricane ike is moving north across east texas this afternoon, and
Will gradually weaken tonight across east texas and into southeast
Oklahoma and southwest arkansas. However, this tropical system
Will be able to produce copious amounts of rainfall tonight over
Much of the four state region.
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Including the cities of, de queen, nashville, ashdown, hope,
Prescott, texarkana, lewisville, magnolia, el dorado,
Shreveport, bossier city, minden, homer, ruston,
Farmerville, mansfield, coushatta, bienville, jonesboro,
Monroe, many, natchitoches, winnfield, colfax, columbia,
Jena, idabel, clarksville, mt vernon, mt pleasant,
Pittsburg, daingerfield, atlanta, quitman, gilmer,
Jefferson, tyler, longview, marshall, rusk, henderson,
Carthage, nacogdoches, center, lufkin, san augustine,
Hemphill
401 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, flash flood watch remains in effect through late tonight,
The flash flood watch continues for
portions of arkansas, louisiana, southeast oklahoma and
Texas, including the following areas, in arkansas,
Columbia, hempstead, howard, lafayette, little river,
Miller, nevada, sevier and union ar. In louisiana,
Bienville, bossier, caddo, caldwell, claiborne, de soto,
Grant, jackson, la salle, lincoln, natchitoches,
Ouachita, red river, sabine la, union la, webster and
Winn. In southeast oklahoma, mccurtain. In texas, angelina,
Bowie, camp, cass, cherokee, franklin, gregg, harrison,
Marion, morris, nacogdoches, panola, red river, rusk,
Sabine tx, san augustine, shelby, smith, titus, upshur
And wood.
through late tonight
hurricane ike will continue north across east texas this
Afternoon and tonight, and into southwest arkansas and
Southeast oklahoma early sunday morning. Very heavy rainfall
Will be possible today and tonight near and east of the center
Of circulation as ike moves through the four state region.
rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches will be common over much of
East texas, southeast oklahoma, and adjacent southwest
Arkansas, with isolated amounts up to 6 inches possible.
Farther east across southcentral arkansas and northcentral
Louisiana, rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with isolated
Amounts up to 4 inches, will be possible through early sunday
Morning.
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
To flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Flood watch
National weather service jackson ms
417 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, a flash flood watch will continue through sunday evening for
Portions of southeast arkansas, northeast louisiana and west
Mississippi,
.many rivers and streams across the watch area are near or above
Flood stage. The soils across the arklamiss are saturated from
Gustav and any additional rain will worsen conditions. Bands of
Rain associated with ike will move into the southwest portions of
The area by late morning and continue spreading northeast through
The afternoon. Periods of heavy rain in short periods and
Training storms will lead to localized flooding today and
Tonight. By sunday a cold front will move into the very moist
Atmosphere, bringing widespread rainfall to the watch area and
Additional flooding.
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Including the cities of, crossett, north crossett, hamburg,
West crossett, dermott, lake village, eudora, bastrop,
Oak grove, epps, lake providence, rayville, delhi,
Tallulah, winnsboro, jonesville, harrisonburg, newellton,
St. Joseph, waterproof, vidalia, ferriday, west ferriday,
Greenville, mayersville, rolling fork, anguilla, vicksburg,
Port gibson, fayette, natchez, bude, roxie, meadville
417 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, flash flood watch remains in effect through sunday evening,
The flash flood watch continues for
portions of southeast arkansas, northeast louisiana and
Mississippi.
through sunday evening
soils across the region remain wet from heavy rain associated
With gustav. Many rivers and streams remain swollen, so
Additional flooding is likely. Rainfall rates near an inch per
Hour in the outer bands of ike may lead to localized flooding
Today and tonight. A cold front will move into the moist
Atmosphere sunday and bring widespread rain to the watch area.
Additional flooding will be possible sunday. The watch area
Was generally along and west of highway 61.
rainfall amounts from 1 to 3 inches will be possible, with
Isolated higher amounts.
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
To flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action
Should flash flooding develop.
Tropical storm ike intermediate local statement
National weather service fort worth tx
230 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, tropical storm ike traverses east texas,
.synopsis,
Ike skirted the eastern edge of anderson county, and will
Continue moving north through east texas at 20 mph. The center
Will be near mount pleasant around 7 pm central daylight time . There have
been
Numerous reports of downed trees and power outages along its
Route. Flooding issues have also occurred, and additional
Rainfall will only aggravate problems. In addition, there is
Still a threat of isolated tornadoes.
230 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, tropical storm wind warning remains in effect until 1 am central daylight
time
Sunday,
, new information,
A tropical storm wind warning remains in effect. Wind gusts to
Tropical storm strength are likely, particularly in and near
Rain bands.
, watches/warnings,
A flash flood watch remains in effect through tonight along and
East of a line from sherman/denison, to midlothian, to hearne.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Due to the windy conditions expected, light-weight objects such
As trash cans and lawn chairs should be secured. Power outages
Will be possible, so have flashlights, batteries, bottled
Water and non-perishable foods on hand.
, winds,
Sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph can be expected, with gusts in
Excess of 50 mph possible.
, inland flooding,
Storm total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches will be possible within the
Flash flood watch area, with 1 to 2 inches expected outside the
Watch.
, tornadoes,
Isolated tornadoes are possible within the stronger squalls of
The outer rain bands. Residents should remain alert for tornado
Warnings.
, next update,
The next scheduled issuance of this product will be around 9 pm.
Flood watch
National weather service fort worth tx
144 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
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144 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, flash flood watch remains in effect through sunday morning,
The flash flood watch continues for
the following counties. In north central texas, collin,
Dallas, ellis, fannin, freestone, grayson, hunt,
Kaufman, limestone, navarro and rockwall. In northeast
Texas, anderson, delta, henderson, hopkins, lamar,
Leon, rains and van zandt. In south central texas, robertson.
through sunday morning
tropical storm ike continues to move north through the
Southeastern portions of north texas. Heavy rain is accompanying
The storm and extends up to 100 miles from the center of
Circulation. Other rain bands extend up to 200 miles from the
Center of the circulation. Locations along and east of
Interstate 35 east can expect 2 to 4 inches of rain with
Isolated higher amounts of up to 6 inches near the track of the
Storm center. The rain will be heavy at times falling at two
Inches per hour or more. This will cause rapid rises in creeks
And streams, as well as flooded roadways. Significant flash
Flooding is possible in the watch area. As ike moves into
Arkansas saturday night, the potential for flash flooding will
Rapidly diminish but residual flooding will likely remain into
Sunday.
A flash flood watch means that conditions are favorable for heavy
Rain which may lead to flash flooding. You should monitor the
Latest forecasts from the national weather service and be
Prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued for
Your area.
Flood watch
National weather service houston/galveston tx
450 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
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Including the cities of, alvin, anahuac, angleton,
Brookshire, cleveland, coldspring, conroe, corrigan,
Crockett, dayton, freeport, friendswood, galveston,
Groveton, hempstead, houston, humble, huntsville, katy,
Lake jackson, league city, liberty, livingston,
Missouri city, mont belvieu, onalaska, pasadena, pearland,
Prairie view, richmond, rosenberg, shepherd, sugar land,
Texas city, the woodlands, tomball, trinity, willis, winnie
450 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, flood watch now in effect through sunday evening,
The flood watch is now in effect for
a portion of southeast texas, including the following
Counties, brazoria, chambers, fort bend, galveston,
Harris, houston, liberty, montgomery, polk, san jacinto,
Trinity, walker and waller.
through sunday evening
rain bands associated with ike will continue to impact portions
Of the watch area this evening. A cold front will move across
Southeast texas on sunday generating additional showers and
Thunderstorms. North of the houston metro area, additional
Rainfall amounts through late sunday will average 1 to 2 inches
With isolated additional totals of 3 to 5 inches possible. For
The houston metro area south to the coast, additional rainfall
Amounts through late sunday will average 1/2 to 1 inch, with
Isolated additional totals of 2 to 4 inches. Any additional
Rainfall will exacerbate the flooding problems that are already
Occurring.
Remember to not drive your vehicle into areas where the water
Covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow
Your car to cross safely. Vehicles caught in rising water should
Be abandoned quickly. If your vehicle stalls, abandon it and
Seek higher ground immediately. Rapidly rising water may engulf
Your vehicle and its occupants and sweep them away. Move to
Higher ground.
Monitor noaa weather radio for the latest information,
Forecasts, and warnings.
Tornado warning
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Tornado warning
National weather service little rock ar
611 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
The national weather service in little rock has issued a
tornado warning for,
Southwestern white county in central arkansas
until 645 pm central daylight time
at 611 pm central daylight time , national weather service doppler radar
indicated a
Severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado over extreme
Northwestern lonoke county, moving north at 46 mph.
the tornado will be near,
Floyd around 620 pm central daylight time ,
Romance, harmony, gravel hill around 625 pm central daylight time ,
Joy around 630 pm central daylight time ,
Sidon, pickens around 635 pm central daylight time ,
The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. Get under a
Workbench or other piece of sturdy furniture. If no basement is
Available, seek shelter on the lowest floor of the building in an
Interior hallway or room such as a closet. Use blankets or pillows to
Cover your body and always stay away from windows.
If in mobile homes or vehicles, evacuate them and get inside a
Substantial shelter. If no shelter is available, lie flat in the
Nearest ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands.
If in mobile homes or vehicles, evacuate them and get inside a
Sturdy shelter. If no shelter is available, lie flat in the nearest
Ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands.
Heavy rainfall may obscure this tornado. Take cover now! If you wait
To see or hear it coming, it may be too late to get to a safe place.
Report severe weather to the nearest law enforcement agency. They
Will relay your report to the national weather service forecast
Office in little rock.
Severe weather statement
National weather service northern indiana
717 pm eastern daylight time sat sep 13 2008
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718 pm eastern daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, a tornado warning remains in effect until 730 pm eastern daylight time
for extreme
Southwestern branch and northeastern lagrange counties,
At 716 pm eastern daylight time , national weather service doppler radar
continued to
Indicate a severe thunderstorm with strong rotation. This severe
Storm was located over northeastern lagrange county, or about 10
Miles southeast of sturgis, and moving east at 38 mph.
Heavy rainfall may obscure this tornado. Take cover now! If you wait
To see or hear it coming, it may be too late to get to a safe place.
The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. Get under a
Workbench or other piece of sturdy furniture. If no basement is
Available, seek shelter on the lowest floor of the building in an
Interior hallway or room such as a closet. Use blankets or pillows to
Cover your body and always stay away from windows.
If you have severe weather to report, you can call your local law
Enforcement agency for relay to the national weather service.
Flash flood warning
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Flash flood warning
National weather service lincoln il
501 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
The national weather service in lincoln has issued a
flash flood warning for,
Fulton county in west central illinois,
Northern mason county in central illinois,
until 1100 pm central daylight time .
at 455 pm central daylight time , national weather service doppler radar
indicated
Heavy rain produced by thunderstorms over the warned area. Doppler
Radar has estimated 1 to 2 inches of rain since noon.
Thunderstorms with excessive rainfall will continue across these
Areas. Rainfall amounts of an additional 1 to 2 inches will be possible
Overnight. These rainfall amounts will likely produce flash flooding.
Some locations that will experience flooding include, canton,
Lewistown, astoria, avon, cuba, fairview, ipava, london
Mills, st. David and vermont.
At 449 pm, fulton county emergency management reported water over
County road 2, 5 miles north of smithfield.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
Creeks and streams, highways and underpasses. Additionally, country
Roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks, streams and other low
Lying areas are subject to flooding.
Report flash flooding to your local emergency manager, or the
Nearest law enforcement agency, for relay to the national weather
Service.
Flash flood warning
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Flash flood warning
National weather service lincoln il
603 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
The national weather service in lincoln has issued a
flash flood warning for,
Northeastern fulton county in west central illinois,
Marshall county in central illinois,
Northwestern tazewell county in central illinois,
Western woodford county in central illinois,
Peoria county in central illinois,
until midnight central daylight time .
at 558 pm central daylight time , national weather service doppler radar
indicated
Heavy rain from thunderstorms over the warned area since noon.
Doppler radar has estimated 1 to 2.5 inches of rain since noon.
Thunderstorms with excessive rainfall will continue across these
Areas. Additional rainfall amounts will likely range from 1 to 3 inches
Overnight. These rainfall amounts will likely produce flash flooding.
Some locations that will experience flooding include, lacon,
Pekin, peoria, bartonville, bellevue, brimfield, chillicothe,
Creve coeur, dunlap, east peoria, elmwood and germantown hills.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
Creeks and streams, highways and underpasses. Additionally, country
Roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks, streams and other low
Lying areas are subject to flooding.
Report flash flooding to your local emergency manager, or the
Nearest law enforcement agency, for relay to the national weather
Service.
Flash flood warning
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Flash flood warning
National weather service lincoln il
533 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
The national weather service in lincoln has issued a
flash flood warning for,
Schuyler county in west central illinois,
until 1130 pm central daylight time .
at 528 pm central daylight time , flash flooding was reported from an area
of
Thunderstorms that have been moving through the warned area.
Doppler radar has estimated 2 to 3 inches of rain today.
Thunderstorms with excessive rainfall will continue across these
Areas. Additional rainfall amounts will range from 1 to 2 inches
Overnight. These rainfall amounts will likely produce flash flooding.
Some locations that will experience flooding include, rushville,
Brooklyn and littleton.
At 526 pm, schuyler county sheriff reported several roads
Underwater.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
Creeks and streams, country roads, as well as farmland along the
Banks of creeks and streams.
Report flash flooding to your local emergency manager, or the
Nearest law enforcement agency, for relay to the national weather
Service.
Flood watch
National weather service chicago/romeoville il
317 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008 /417 pm eastern daylight
time sat sep 13 2008/
, flood watch remains in effect through sunday evening,
The flood watch continues for
portions of illinois and indiana, including the following
Areas, in illinois, cook, de kalb, dupage, ford,
Grundy, iroquois, kane, kankakee, kendall, la salle,
Lake il, lee, livingston, mchenry and will. In indiana,
Benton, jasper, lake in, newton and porter.
through sunday evening
much of northern illinois and portions of northwest indiana
Received excessive rainfall last night and today. Additional
Heavy rainfall will occur again tonight, with the axis of
Heaviest rainfall shifting southward to the i-80 category and
Points southward overnight. There will likely be a lull in high
Rainfall rates this evening, before heavy downpours begin again
Overnight, particularly along and east of interstate 55. This
Heavy rainfall will further aggravate ongoing flooding.
On sunday, heavy rain is expected to continue along and east of
Interstate 55 as the remants of hurricane ike track from central
Illinois to northeast indiana.
Rain will be diminishing and ending late sunday afternoon and
Evening. By then, additional rainfall accumulations of near 5
Inches can be expected from ford and iroquois counties, into
Northwest indiana south of the kankakee river. Farther
North, additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are
Forecast along and south of a streator, to morris, to
Joliet, to gary line. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain is
Expected from interstate 88, to downtown chicago and points
Southward.
the ground is already saturated and the forecast additional
Heavy rainfall will result in rapid runoff and likely lead to
Increased flooding of low lying areas, as well as significant
Rises on creeks, Streams, and main stem rivers.
The potential exists for major flood situation the remainder of
This weekend.
Persons in the watch area should monitor later forecasts and be
Alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
Flooding should be prepared to take action and move quickly to
Higher ground.
Flood watch
National weather service quad cities ia il
344 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, additional heavy rainfall tonight into sunday morning,
.a low pressure system moving through northeast iowa will
Continue to interact with a very moist airmass to produce
Widespread rain across much of southeast iowa, northeast
Missouri and northwest illinois tonight into early sunday morning.
Periods of heavy rainfall will be possible, especially across
Far southeast iowa into adjacent west central illinois early this
Evening.
The greatest threat of flash flooding will be along and southeast
Of a line from memphis missouri, through mount pleasant iowa,
To geneseo illinois. This area already received very heavy
Rainfall amounts and any additional heavy rain will aggravate on-
Going flooding and lead to additional flash flooding.
344 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, flash flood watch remains in effect through sunday afternoon,
The flash flood watch continues for
portions of illinois, iowa and northeast missouri, including
The following areas, in illinois, bureau, hancock,
Henderson, henry il, mcdonough, mercer, putnam, rock
Island, warren and whiteside. In iowa, des moines, henry
Ia, jefferson, lee, louisa, muscatine, scott and van
Buren. In northeast missouri, clark and scotland.
through 1 pm sunday afternoon
widespread rain will continue this evening and overnight.
Periods of heavy rain will be possible, with additional
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches possible overnight. Local
Amounts as high as 2 inches will be possible, especially in
Illinois south of interstate 80. This may further aggravate
Ongoing flooding.
with the ground already saturated from recent heavy rains,
Additional heavy rain may lead to rapid runoff and possible
Flash flooding. Rapid rises in creeks, streams, and main
Stem rivers will be possible.
A flash flood watch means that flash flooding is possible.
Monitor forecasts and take action if flash flood warnings are
Issued or flash flooding develops.
Flood watch
National weather service lincoln il
310 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, more heavy rain on the way for much of central illinois,
.a band of persistent rain located from central missouri to
Peoria to chicago has produced widespread heavy rainfall for
Those areas today. This precipitation will persist and gradually
Shift southeastward tonight into central illinois. The atmosphere
Is very moist and heavy rainfall rates will likely continue over
The central and western areas tonight. By dawn sunday, the
Remains of hurricane ike will move into southern missouri and move
Rapidly across central illinois through the day, spreading heavy
Rain through all of central and southeastern illinois. This will
Cause still more rain over soil that is already saturated from
Previous rainfall. Storm total rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches
Will produce a high likelihood for flooding over a wide area
Before the rain ends early sunday evening.
310 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, flash flood watch remains in effect through sunday evening,
The flash flood watch continues for
portions of central illinois and east central illinois,
Including the following areas, in central illinois, cass,
Christian, de witt, fulton, knox, logan, macon,
Marshall, mason, mclean, menard, morgan, moultrie,
Peoria, piatt, sangamon, schuyler, scott, shelby,
Stark, tazewell and woodford. In east central illinois,
Champaign.
through sunday evening
expect periods of rain to increase this evening and continue
Through the night and into sunday. Storm total rainfall by
Early sunday evening is expected to be from 3 to 5 inches.
if these rainfall amounts occur, then flash flooding will be
Likely. Flooding of rivers and streams will also be common.
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
To flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Be especially cautious in urban areas where flooding can develop
Rapidly.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
Should flash flood warnings be issued.
Flash flood warning
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Flash flood warning
National weather service springfield mo
434 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
The national weather service in springfield has issued a
flash flood warning for,
Bourbon county in southeast kansas,
Crawford county in southeast kansas,
Vernon county in west central missouri,
until 500 am central daylight time sunday.
at 430 pm central daylight time , national weather service meteorologists
were
Tracking an area of heavy rain across crawford, bourbon, and
Vernon counties. This rain will likely cause flooding, as soil
Moisture levels remain elevated from previous rainfall. Additional
Rainfall is expected overnight, as storm total amounts could
Range from two to five inches across the warned area.
runoff from this excessive rainfall will cause flash flooding to
Occur. Creeks, streams and low water crossings will be
Especially susceptible to the dangers of flash flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur
In automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
Dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
Even a small one, on foot or in a vehicle.
Flash flood warning
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Flash flood warning
National weather service st louis mo
407 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
The national weather service in st louis has issued a
flash flood warning for,
Audrain county in central missouri
Boone county in central missouri
Monroe county in northeast missouri
until 1000 pm central daylight time
at 403 pm central daylight time , national weather service doppler radar
indicated
Thunderstorms producing very heavy rain over the warned area. Radar
Estimates 1 1/2 to 2 inches of rain has fallen over portions of
Northern boone county, western audrain, and western shelby
Counties since 300 pm.
flash flooding can be expected across the area, and will be
Affecting but is not limited to harrisburg, hallsville,
Sturgeon, hinton, centralia, thompson, middle grove,
Madison, holliday, and paris..
A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warning area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
Precautions to protect life and property. Do not attempt to cross
Swiftly flowing waters or waters of unknown depth by foot or by
Automobile.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur
In automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
Dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
Even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water move up to higher
Ground.
Flash flood warning
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Flash flood warning
National weather service shreveport la
346 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
The national weather service in shreveport has extended the
flash flood warning for,
Northern cherokee county in northeast texas,
This includes the cities of, rusk, jacksonville,
Smith county in northeast texas,
This includes the cities of, whitehouse, tyler,
Western upshur county in northeast texas,
Wood county in northeast texas,
This includes the city of mineola,
until 830 pm central daylight time
at 343 pm central daylight time , local law enforcement officials reported
flash
Flooding from a thunderstorm over the warned area. Tropical storm
Ike continues to produce rainfall rates near two inches per hour
Along and near the center of circulation which as of 343 pm was
Near tyler texas. The storm will continue to move to the north
Northeast near 18 mph. An additional two to three inches of rainfall
Will be possible through the afternoon and into the evening hours
Across the warned area. Several county roads and secondary roads
Have been flooded from earlier rainfall and the additional rainfall
Expected through this evening could result in more widespread
Flooding problems.
locations in the warning include but are not limited to quitman,
Lindale, hawkins and big sandy
Additional rainfall amounts of two to three inches are possible in
The warned area.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
Creeks and streams, highways and underpasses. Additionally, country
Roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks, streams and other low
Lying areas are subject to flooding.
Flash flood warning
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Flash flood warning
National weather service lake charles la
205 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
The national weather service in lake charles has issued a
flash flood warning for,
Southeastern hardin county in southeast texas,
This includes the city of lumberton,
Eastern jasper county in southeast texas,
This includes the cities of, kirbyville, jasper, evadale,
Buna,
Jefferson county in southeast texas,
This includes the cities of, port neches, nederland, hamshire,
Central gardens, beaumont,
Southwestern newton county in southeast texas,
This includes the cities of, newton, call,
Orange county in southeast texas,
This includes the cities of, vidor, mauriceville, bridge city,
until 800 pm central daylight time
at 150 pm central daylight time , national weather service doppler radar
indicated
Two to 8 inches of rain has fallen across the warning area over
The past six hours. This amount of rain will continue to cause
Flash flooding. This will be especially true across orange and
Jefferson counties where storm surge flooding has filled up many
Of the rivers and bayous.
locations in the warning include but are not limited to
Roganville, mt. Union, magnolia springs, jamestown, holly
Springs and bleakwood.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
Creeks and streams, highways and underpasses. Additionally, country
Roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks, streams and other low
Lying areas are subject to flooding.
A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warning area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
Precautions to protect life and property. Do not attempt to cross
Swiftly flowing waters or waters of unknown depth by foot or by
Automobile.
Flash flood warning
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Flash flood warning
National weather service houston/galveston tx
447 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
The national weather service in league city has issued a
flash flood warning for,
Northern harris county in southeast texas,
Northwestern liberty county in southeast texas,
Southern montgomery county in southeast texas,
Southern polk county in southeast texas,
Southern san jacinto county in southeast texas,
until 745 pm central daylight time
at 440 pm central daylight time , national weather service doppler radar
indicated
That flash flooding is likely continuing from heavy rainfall in
Rainbands associated with ike. Doppler radar estimates indicate
That rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches have occurred over the past
3 hours. Additional amounts of 1 to 3 inches are likely over the
Next 2 hours.
locations in the flood warning include but are not limited to
Tarkington prairie, splashtown, segno, romayor, porter, new
Caney, lake livingston state park, alabama-coushatta
Reservation, woodloch, woodbranch, the woodlands, spring,
Splendora, shepherd, shenandoah, roman forest, porter
Heights, plum grove, pinehurst, patton village, oak ridge
North, north cleveland, goodrich, cut and shoot, conroe,
Coldspring and chateau woods.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall may cause flooding of land
Adjacent to small creeks and bayous. Additionally, frontage roads,
Highway underpasses, farm-to-market and other secondary roads may
Flood. Avoid locations where water covers the ground!
A flood watch is in effect until 6 pm sunday for the warned area.
Please report severe weather to the county sheriff, local police,
Or department of public safety and ask them to relay your report to
The national weather service.
Tornado warning
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Tornado warning
National weather service little rock ar
626 pm central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
The national weather service in little rock has issued a
tornado warning for,
Southwestern baxter county in north central arkansas
Southeastern marion county in north central arkansas
Eastern searcy county in north central arkansas
West central stone county in north central arkansas
until 715 pm central daylight time
at 626 pm central daylight time , national weather service doppler radar
indicated a
Severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 20 miles south
Of lower buffalo wilderness area, moving north at 37 mph.
the tornado will be near,
Lower buffalo wilderness area around 655 pm central daylight time ,
Gassville around 710 pm central daylight time ,
The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. Get under a
Workbench or other piece of sturdy furniture. If no basement is
Available, seek shelter on the lowest floor of the building in an
Interior hallway or room such as a closet. Use blankets or pillows to
Cover your body and always stay away from windows.
If in mobile homes or vehicles, evacuate them and get inside a
Substantial shelter. If no shelter is available, lie flat in the
Nearest ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands.
Report severe weather to the nearest law enforcement agency. They
Will relay your report to the national weather service forecast
Office in little rock.
A tornado watch remains in effect until midnight central daylight time
sunday morning
For arkansas.