National Weather Service Extends Flood Watch Through Late Monday Night for Greene, Macoupin, and Montgomery Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for parts of Illinois and Missouri, in effect from Thursday, September 3, 2026, through late Monday night.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 3, 2026, 1:26 a.m. ET
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Extreme Heat Warning in Effect Until 8 PM CDT Saturday
The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued an Extreme Heat Warning that is in effect from 12:12 AM CDT on Thursday, September 3, 2026, until 8 PM CDT Saturday, September 5, 2026. The warning covers portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri, including 46 counties and cities such as Salem, Sparta, Pittsfield, Farmington, Jefferson City, Hannibal, Litchfield, Washington, Quincy, Bowling Green, Sullivan, Union, Vandalia, Mount Sterling, Mexico, Chester, Fulton, Centralia, and Columbia.
Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 107. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. The National Weather Service advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles. If you work or spend time outside, take extra precautions and reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments for outdoor work. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency; call 9-1-1.
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