The Daily Poop - Thurs 19JUN08

TRAVEL ADVISORY

From: Frank Mullen in Illinois
To: NMA shipmates across the country

A reminder for those who are driving to the reunion in Memphis: the Midwest is takng on water. The Mississippi River has crested--reached its highest point-- in northern Illinois. This cresting, and its associated travel problems, will move south over the next few days. Other rivers have yet to crest.

An underwater highway or closed bridge can really put a damper on travel plans, so check ahead. Here's a list of sources of travel information for states that may be affected. Click on each state for up-to-date info:

Iowa . . . Arkansas . . .Missouri . . . Tennessee . . . Illinois

And don't forget weather.gov/, your one-stop shop for info on all weather-related warnings.

This list is provided by my wife, St. Jo the Compassionate. She has scoured the internet for the lastest flood-related travel information. Here is her summary as of Wednesday evening, 18JUN08:

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--- Interstate travel might be fine, but be prepared for closures of the smaller highways/roads.

--- Especially travelling across Iowa...I-80 is open now,but exits may be closed, so don't count on getting your Big Mac.

--- Mississippi River at St. Louis cresting above flood stage this weekend. Anticipate road closures.

--- Ohio River at Cairo (Illinois) cresting this weekend above flood stage.

--- Flooding along Arkansas River.

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Remember that conditions can and will change. Save yourself headaches by checking ahead.

See you in Memphis, safe, sound and dry.