Rukavina's Extreme Weather and Climate Blog

Tuesday Evening Update: A few showers may make their way into our region early on Wednesday as the leading edge of moisture arrives from the west but the bulk of higher storm chances will enter our area by late afternoon and evening as a cold front draws closer. The areas drawn below also still look reasonable for storm chances this upcoming weekend with a heavy focus on a flooding threat Fri-Sun with repeated rounds of heavy rain expected. Monday Evening Update: A period of stormy weather is set to unfold for the second half of this week beginning late Wednesday night. Additional storms are then expected over the weekend. Here is a preliminary look at the timing and areas impacted. While the Spring severe weather season started early with the return of warmer weather in February, we've historically seen the most severe weather and tornadoes during the months of April and May. Along with the timeline you can find ways to keep your family prepared with a checklist at the botto

Several rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to create very soggy conditions starting Thursday night and continue through Saturday afternoon. While it won't be possible to predict exactly which communities will see the highest rainfall totals by Saturday, the graphic below gives you a good idea of where most of the heaviest rain will set up. Lowland flooding will be likely and occasional flash flooding with be possible especially in Illinois and Missouri. Once rain reports start coming in, I'll compile a list to post here in this story. To submit a rainfall total to us, use the link on the right side of this page that says" Link to Submit". A Flood Watch has been issued for most of Southern Illinois and SE Missouri through Saturday afternoon.