Flood Watch issued March 4 at 9:32PM CST until March 5 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Issue date: 2026-03-05T03:32+00:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Illinois, including the following counties, in east central Illinois, Clark and Cumberland. In southeast Illinois, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence and Richland. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moderate to heavy rains with periods of thunderstorms will bring 1-2 inches of rain through early tomorrow morning with locally higher amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Dense Fog Advisory issued March 4 at 9:23PM CST until March 5 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Issue date: 2026-03-05T03:23+00:00
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory issued March 4 at 8:38PM CST until March 5 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Issue date: 2026-03-05T02:38+00:00
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Hydrologic Outlook issued March 4 at 8:30PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Issue date: 2026-03-05T02:30+00:00
ESFILX This hydrologic outlook includes the following river in Illinois: Embarras River... The following river information is based on future predicted rainfall. The exact amount, intensity, timing, and location of the rain that will occur is still uncertain. These outlook stages are provided to show what may be expected if the forecast precipitation occurs. Once there is more certainty about the river forecasts, a flood warning or statement will be issued if the threat materializes. The embarras river at Lawrence is forecast to crest at 29.9 feet on Friday evening, which is 0.1 feet below flood stage of 30 feet.
