Severe Weather Alerts

Arkansas

Wind Advisory (Moderate)

Clay; Craighead; Greene; Mississippi; Poinsett

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Dunklin, Clay, Greene, Craighead, Poinsett, Mississippi,
and Pemiscot.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Start Time
5/4/2026 2:11 AM
End Time
5/4/2026 7:00 PM

Illinois

Lake Wind Advisory (Moderate)

Alexander; Edwards; Franklin; Gallatin; Hamilton; Hardin; Jackson; Jefferson; Johnson; Massac; Perry; Pope; Pulaski; Saline; Union; Wabash; Wayne; White; Williamson

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /9 PM
EDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.

Start Time
5/4/2026 1:56 AM
End Time
5/4/2026 8:00 PM

Flood Warning (Severe)

Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

Wabash River at New Harmony

.Minor flooding continues along the Wabash River at New Harmony.
Water levels continue to slowly rise, and the river is forecast to
crest near 15.7 feet Monday morning.

For the Wabash River...including New Harmony...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The river overflows low ground on the
Illinois side.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.7 feet on 06/04/2011.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Start Time
5/3/2026 9:44 AM
End Time
5/4/2026 11:45 AM

Edwards, IL; Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

.Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along the
Wabash River at Mount Carmel. Flooding will persist
through midweek.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.hite River near Hazleton
and Petersburg

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, River is bankfull in all locations. All
oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on
substructures. Access to these are by boat only. Agricultural
losses increase dramatically. Farmers move livestock to higher
ground. City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates hite River near
Hazleton and PetersburgB and C in year round.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM EDT Monday /7:45 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 20.3
feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM EDT Monday /7:45 AM CDT Monday/ was 20.5
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 1245 AM
EDT /1145 PM CDT/.

Start Time
5/4/2026 8:32 AM
End Time
5/4/2026 11:45 PM

Alexander, IL; Jackson, IL; Union, IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...

Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau and at Thebes

.Minor flooding continues along the Mississippi River at Cape
Girardeau and at Thebes. The river has crested at both locations and
water levels are slowly falling. At Cape Girardeau, the river is
forecast to fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. At Thebes, the
river is forecast to fall below flood stage Monday morning.

For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes...Minor
flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, The flood gate on Themis Street closes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 34.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Tuesday evening and continue falling to 23.8 feet
Wednesday, May 13.
- Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Start Time
5/3/2026 10:04 AM
End Time
5/4/2026 12:15 PM

Jackson, IL; Randolph, IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois
and Missouri...

Mississippi River at Chester.

Mississippi River at Grafton.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Chester.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Unleveed islands near Chester and the
prison farm floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 29.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even
higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this
developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions
change.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Start Time
5/3/2026 8:37 PM
End Time
5/5/2026 8:45 AM

Kentucky

Lake Wind Advisory (Moderate)

Ballard; Caldwell; Calloway; Carlisle; Christian; Crittenden; Daviess; Fulton; Graves; Henderson; Hickman; Hopkins; Livingston; Lyon; Marshall; McCracken; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd; Trigg; Union; Webster

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /9 PM
EDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.

Start Time
5/4/2026 1:56 AM
End Time
5/4/2026 8:00 PM

Missouri

Flood Warning (Severe)

Cape Girardeau, MO; Perry, MO; Scott, MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...

Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau and at Thebes

.Minor flooding continues along the Mississippi River at Cape
Girardeau and at Thebes. The river has crested at both locations and
water levels are slowly falling. At Cape Girardeau, the river is
forecast to fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. At Thebes, the
river is forecast to fall below flood stage Monday morning.

For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes...Minor
flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, The flood gate on Themis Street closes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 34.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Tuesday evening and continue falling to 23.8 feet
Wednesday, May 13.
- Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Start Time
5/3/2026 10:04 AM
End Time
5/4/2026 12:15 PM

Perry, MO; Ste. Genevieve, MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois
and Missouri...

Mississippi River at Chester.

Mississippi River at Grafton.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Chester.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Unleveed islands near Chester and the
prison farm floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 29.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even
higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this
developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions
change.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Start Time
5/3/2026 8:37 PM
End Time
5/5/2026 8:45 AM

Wind Advisory (Moderate)

Dunklin; Pemiscot

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Dunklin, Clay, Greene, Craighead, Poinsett, Mississippi,
and Pemiscot.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Start Time
5/4/2026 2:11 AM
End Time
5/4/2026 7:00 PM

Lake Wind Advisory (Moderate)

Bollinger; Butler; Cape Girardeau; Carter; Mississippi; New Madrid; Perry; Ripley; Scott; Stoddard; Wayne

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /9 PM
EDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.

Start Time
5/4/2026 1:56 AM
End Time
5/4/2026 8:00 PM