Flash Flood warnings issued in St. Louis region
ST. LOUIS – The National Weather Service has issued flash flooding warnings throughout the St. Louis region and parts of Illinois.
When heavy, intense rain falls on an area in a short amount of time, NWS may issue a flash flood warning to indicate of rising water imminent or occurring in an area.
St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here
This often prompts authorities to use the phrase “Turn Around. Don’t Drown.” Drivers should turn around and use an alternative route rather than risk driving through high waters with safety in mind.
Friday’s flash flood warning includes many counties in the St. Louis metro from Missouri and Illinois. These warnings are currently in effect until 3 p.m. CT.
Flash Flood Warning continues for Carlyle IL, Nashville IL and Okawville IL until 2:45 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/y3QEB3ZFw0
— NWS St. Louis (@NWSStLouis) July 16, 2024
Flash Flood Warning continues for Saint Louis MO, Florissant MO and Chesterfield MO until 3:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/ND9gFFN5Y6
— NWS St. Louis (@NWSStLouis) July 16, 2024
Flash Flood Warning including Farmington MO, Park Hills MO and Chester IL until 3:30 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/HxPzi66zE3
— NWS St. Louis (@NWSStLouis) July 16, 2024
NWS also issued some tornado warnings earlier on Tuesday in Franklin, Jefferson and Warren counties in Missouri. It appears tornado threats have weakened for now.
This is developing. Check back for details.
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