Flood Watch Advisory:

According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Lincoln, IL, there is a Flood Watch in effect for the entire WVEL listrening area going on now until Wednesday, January 30th at 6pm CST.

Heavy rainfall is expected across the Central & Southeast Illinois listening area thihs afternoon and on tonight.

Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible; higher amounts are possible where thunderstorm persist.

A large part of the listening area has frozen ground and this will cause the majority of rain to become runoff causing a rapid rise of streams and area rivers.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions- A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.

Be sure that you monitor later forecasts & be alert for possible flood warnings; for those who are living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should a flood occur.

Keep listening to AM WVEL 1140 for more weather details. Until then, stay Blessed & dry!