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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

Wabash River at Lafayette...Covington...and Clinton.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

Wabash River at Montezuma...Terre Haute...Hutsonville Legacy Power
Plant Site...Riverton...and Mount Carmel.

.Following the heavy rain last week...all of the central Indiana
portion of the Wabash river remains in flood down through Mount
Carmel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued by late tonight by around 200 AM
EDT /100 AM CDT/.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Clinton.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Low bottomlands flood.  Water begins to
back up local tributaries.  River road near Mecca is impassable.
Higher county roads and bottomlands begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Friday afternoon and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

Wabash River at Lafayette...Covington...and Clinton.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

Wabash River at Montezuma...Terre Haute...Hutsonville Legacy Power
Plant Site...Riverton...and Mount Carmel.

.Following the heavy rain last week...all of the central Indiana
portion of the Wabash river remains in flood down through Mount
Carmel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued by late tonight by around 200 AM
EDT /100 AM CDT/.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Montezuma.

* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Park in southern Montezuma begins to
flood.  Higher bottomlands begin to flood.  Water backs up most
local tributaries.  River water is at the top of some private
levees.  Lowest county roads begin to flood.  Parke CR 75 W begins
to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 19.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 20.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Monday morning and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

Wabash River at Lafayette...Covington...and Clinton.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

Wabash River at Montezuma...Terre Haute...Hutsonville Legacy Power
Plant Site...Riverton...and Mount Carmel.

.Following the heavy rain last week...all of the central Indiana
portion of the Wabash river remains in flood down through Mount
Carmel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued by late tonight by around 200 AM
EDT /100 AM CDT/.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Terre Haute.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Flooding behind the Honey Creek levee
becomes rather extensive.  Most low roads are flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM EDT Wednesday /11:30 AM CDT Wednesday/ the stage
was 20.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:30 PM EDT Wednesday /11:30 AM CDT Wednesday/ was
20.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Monday afternoon and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

...Gusty winds expected today...

A cold front passing through Indiana will bring gusty south-
southwesterly winds with gusts upwards of 40 mph at times. Secure
loose outdoor objects and exercise caution if driving high
profile vehicles.

Experiment gone wrong at North Central High School-left students injured

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North Central High School

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI)- Seniors in AP chemistry at North Central High School took part in an end of the year experiment on Tuesday. 

Students mixed a variety of chemicals including iron oxide, rust, and aluminum to create a contained flame.

Experiment gone wrong at North Central High School leaves students injured

The experiment was also conducted the day before, but this time something went wrong. As a student was lighting the chemicals, an intense flash flame occurred and burned students. 

Four students were immediately taken to the hospital to receive care. Three had minor injuries such as some scrapes and cuts, whereas one student was severely injured. he is currently still in the hospital being treated for burns on his arms and face. 

The principal says the chemistry teacher and students were shaken up from the accident.

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