Full Notification

FFWPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Jefferson County in south central Illinois... Northern Perry County in south central Illinois...

* Until 100 PM CDT.

* At 1029 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Rend Lake Area, Tamaroa, Ina, Waltonville, Bonnie, Belle Rive and Nason.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON, IL ... PERRY, IL

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.