Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Saint Louis has expanded the

* Flash Flood Watch to include portions of Illinois and east central Missouri...including the following counties...in Illinois...Bond IL...Clinton IL...Fayette IL...Madison IL... Marion IL...Monroe IL...Randolph IL...Saint Clair IL and Washington IL. In east central Missouri...Franklin MO... Jefferson MO...Saint Charles MO...Saint Louis City MO and Saint Louis MO.

* through this evening

* Waves of thunderstorms with heavy rain are likely to move across the area through late this evening. While any one storm may not cause flooding, the cumulative effect could produce flash flooding very quickly as subsequent waves move across the area.

* Heavy rainfall will result in flooding of low lying or poor drainage areas...and ultimately dangerous flash flooding on smaller creeks and streams. Significant rises on larger streams and rivers will also be possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BOND ... ST. CHARLES ... WASHINGTON ... CLINTON ... RANDOLPH ... MADISON ... ST. CLAIR ... ST. LOUIS CITY ... JEFFERSON ... MONROE ... FRANKLIN ... MARION ... FAYETTE ... ST. LOUIS

Instructions:

A Flash Flood Watch is advanced notice that conditions are favorable that may lead to flash flooding. People in the Watch area, especially in flood prone areas, should use this time to make preparations just in case. Stay informed, and be ready for quick action if flooding is observed or if a Flash Flood Warning is issued.