Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flash Flood Watch in Effect

With additional heavy rainfall possible Saturday evening and overnight, and the threat of severe weather, the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for nearly all of Southern Illinois, including Effingham, Fayette, Cumberland, Clay, Jasper, and Richland counties. Large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes are possible.

In addition, a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through 7 am Sunday morning for Clark, Coles, Shelby, Cumberland, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, and Richland counties. Portions of the watch area saw up to 1 inch of rainfall Friday night, with additional rounds expected throughout the weekend. Rainfall may exceed 1 inch per hour rates at times, leading to multiple inches over short durations. Locally, we had 1.25" of rain overnight at the station.

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