“Lake Wind Advisory until 05:00PM Sunday” from Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications : Nixle

Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications

Saturday May 16th, 2026 :: 11:42 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory until 05:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...South winds 13 to 17 mph with gusts up to 25 mph expected on Lake Wappapello, Crab Orchard Lake, and Rend Lake.

* WHERE...Crab Orchard and Rend Lake in Franklin, Jefferson, and Williamson County, Illinois and Lake Wappapello in Wayne County, MO. In Illinois, Franklin, Jefferson, and Williamson Counties. In Missouri, Wayne County.

* WHEN...From noon to 5 PM CDT Sunday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON ... FRANKLIN ... WILLIAMSON ... WAYNE

Address/Location
Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
401 E Park St
Benton, IL 62812

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-439-4362

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Alert Details

Severity:: Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:: Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:: Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:: Lake Wind Advisory

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