Rapid Alerts

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to or exceeding 105 degrees. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102 degrees are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values near or exceeding 105 degrees. Additionally, low temperatures mainly in the 70s will provide only limited relief tonight.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Polk County in central Iowa...

* Until 700 AM CDT.

* At 101 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially in low lying areas.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Clive, Altoona, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Grimes, Windsor Heights, Carlisle, Bondurant, Saylorville, Mitchellville, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Iowa Events Center, Principal Park, Drake Stadium And Knapp Center and Adventureland Amusement Park.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions will continue through Independence Day with heat indices peaking in the 105 to 112 range. Overnight conditions will be very uncomfortable with lows in the 70s.

* WHERE...Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Cedar County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 345 AM CDT.

* At 1249 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Wynot, Obert, Brooky Bottom and Bow Valley.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the northern Piedmont and the northern Coastal Plain.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with maximum heat index values from 95 to 105 this afternoon. Temperatures will stay very warm at night, limiting the ability for cooling of non air-conditioned areas.

* WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected, with limited relief overnight.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected, with limited relief overnight.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...

Fourmile Creek at Des Moines Easton Blvd affecting Polk County.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...The Fourmile Creek at Des Moines Easton Blvd, or from below Interstate 80 to the Des Moines River.

* WHEN...From early this morning to this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects businesses and apartments east of E 33rd St near E Douglas Ave...E Euclid Ave and Hubbell Ave.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 3.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 15.5 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

At 1230 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Ankeny, Johnston, Newton, Bondurant, Polk City, Colfax, Granger, Baxter, Iowa Speedway, Saylorville Lake, Big Creek Lake, Elkhart, Alleman, Sheldahl, Mingo, Lambs Grove, Valeria, Newton Municipal Airport and Big Creek State Park.

Expect significant flash flooding in the Fourmile Creek Basin.

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Cedar County in northeastern Nebraska... Northeastern Knox County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 315 AM CDT.

* At 1211 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Crofton, Santee, St. Helena, Weigand Marina, Lewis And Clark State Recreation Area, Lindy, Gavins Point Dam And Campgrounds, Santee Reservation, Menominee and St. Helena Boat Dock.

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern De Kalb County in north central Illinois... Southern Kane County in northeastern Illinois... Northwestern Kendall County in northeastern Illinois...

* Until 315 AM CDT.

* At 1216 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches, streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor drainage areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Aurora, St. Charles, Batavia, Geneva, Plano, Sandwich, North Aurora, Sugar Grove, Elburn, Hinckley, Somonauk, Waterman, Big Rock, Kaneville and Little Rock.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions each afternoon with heat index values between 110 to 113 expected.

* WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions each afternoon with heat index values between 110 to 113 expected.

* WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values reaching 105 to 110. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 99 expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Litchfield County. In New York, Dutchess, Eastern Greene, Eastern Ulster, and Western Columbia Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 degrees in the afternoon.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, and Newton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Boyd County in north central Nebraska... Northeastern Holt County in north central Nebraska...

* Until 530 AM CDT.

* At 1139 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Spencer, Lynch, Bristow, Scottville, Redbird State Wildlife Management Area, Midway, Spencer Dam and Dorsey.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...All of central Indiana

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorm activity on Saturday may bring an earlier end to the Heat Advisory in some locations.

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central DuPage County in northeastern Illinois... Southeastern Kane County in northeastern Illinois... Northeastern Kendall County in northeastern Illinois...

* Until 215 AM CDT.

* At 1117 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches, streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor drainage areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Aurora, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard, Carol Stream, Addison, Glendale Heights, Woodridge, Oswego, Glen Ellyn, West Chicago, Batavia, Yorkville, Hinsdale, Plano, Oak Brook, Westmont and Lisle.

This includes the following streams and drainages... Tributaries on DuPage and Fox Rivers.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight low temperatures will only fall into the 70s, resulting in accumulated heat stress.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Jasper County in central Iowa... Northern Polk County in central Iowa...

* Until 515 AM CDT.

* At 1116 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Rainfall varies greatly over northern Polk County into northern Jasper County. Many areas in Jasper County have received 2 inches or less of rain while parts of northern Polk County have received in excess of 5 inches. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Ankeny, Johnston, Newton, Bondurant, Polk City, Colfax, Granger, Baxter, Iowa Speedway, Saylorville Lake, Big Creek Lake, Elkhart, Alleman, Sheldahl, Mingo, Lambs Grove, Valeria, Newton Municipal Airport and Big Creek State Park.

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Chase County in southwestern Nebraska... Southern Hayes County in southwestern Nebraska...

* Until 500 AM CDT /400 AM MDT/ Friday.

* At 1055 PM CDT /955 PM MDT/, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Wauneta, Enders, Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area, Hamlet, Area A Campground, Center Dam Campground and Church Grove Campground.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100.

* WHERE...Appanoose, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, Ringgold, Wayne, Davis, Wapello, and Taylor Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...

Bodcau Bayou At Bayou Bodcau Lake affecting Webster and Bossier Parishes.

For the Bodcau Bayou...including Bayou Bodcau Lake...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 170.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue rising to 175.0 feet Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 172.0 feet.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Kansas, including the following counties, Grant and Stanton.

* WHEN...Until 145 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 947 PM CDT, emergency management reported flooded roadways in Southeast Stanton County due to earlier thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Big Bow. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 959 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Florey.

At 843 PM MDT /943 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Trenton, Palisade and Stratton.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

Upper Iowa River at Bluffton affecting Winneshiek County.

Upper Iowa River at Dorchester Hwy 76 affecting Allamakee County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Upper Iowa River at Dorchester Hwy 76.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Significant agricultural flooding begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 15.0 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.9 feet on 02/19/1994. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

Upper Iowa River at Bluffton affecting Winneshiek County.

Upper Iowa River at Dorchester Hwy 76 affecting Allamakee County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Upper Iowa River at Bluffton.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, River is significantly outside of its banks impacting both Bluffton Canoe Landings. Campgrounds along the river in Bluffton are underwater.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 12.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.2 feet on 07/25/2005. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with maximum heat index values from 95 to 105 Friday afternoon. Temperatures will stay very warm at nigh, limiting the ability for cooling of non air-conditioned areas.

* WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values near or exceeding 105 degrees. Additionally, low temperatures mainly in the 70s will provide only limited relief tonight.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

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

Illinois River at Meredosia.

Illinois River at La Grange LD.

Illinois River at Valley City.

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

Illinois River at Hardin.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.

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

* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 16.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday morning and continue falling to 12.2 feet Thursday, July 09. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

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

Illinois River at Meredosia.

Illinois River at La Grange LD.

Illinois River at Valley City.

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

Illinois River at Hardin.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.

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

* WHERE...Illinois River at Meredosia.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer outlets.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 19.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

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

Illinois River at Meredosia.

Illinois River at La Grange LD.

Illinois River at Valley City.

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

Illinois River at Hardin.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.

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

* WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin.

* WHEN...Until Monday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 25.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 23.7 feet Thursday, July 09. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

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

Illinois River at Meredosia.

Illinois River at La Grange LD.

Illinois River at Valley City.

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

Illinois River at Hardin.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.

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

* WHERE...Illinois River at La Grange LD.

* WHEN...Until late Monday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 25.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday evening and continue falling to 20.1 feet Thursday, July 09. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Minnesota...

Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County.

Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE affecting Mower County.

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

* WHERE...Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Thursday was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 10.2 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 11.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 05/18/2000. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Minnesota...

Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County.

Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE affecting Mower County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Cedar River at Charles City.

* WHEN...From Friday evening to Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Barricading of streets begins, and the intersection of Riverside and North Illinois Streets may be flooded. Cable pedestrian bridge is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.0 feet on 10/27/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 824 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the North Remington McGhee Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the North Remington McGhee Burn Scar.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and downstream of the North Remington McGhee Burn Scar.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Birney and Birney Village.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota...

South Branch Root River at Lanesboro affecting Houston and Fillmore Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Branch Root River at Lanesboro.

* WHEN...Until Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The river begins to overflow the left bank downstream from the foot bridge where the gage is located.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.0 feet on 04/01/1993. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Andrews County in western Texas... South Central Gaines County in western Texas...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 910 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Florey.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 214.

* TIMING...From noon to 7 PM MDT Friday.

* WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area.

* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

At 858 PM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Southeast Stanton County resulting in water flowing across roads. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Big Bow.

At 746 PM MDT/846 PM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles north of Stratton, or 16 miles northwest of Trenton, moving north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and three inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Hitchcock and northeastern Dundy Counties.

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

Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay Counties.

.River levels continue to decrease on the Little Wabash River near Clay City, and the river should be below flood stage by early Saturday morning.

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

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

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Thursday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Hitchcock County in southwestern Nebraska... Northeastern Dundy County in southwestern Nebraska...

* Until 815 PM MDT/915 PM CDT/.

* At 738 PM MDT/838 PM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles northwest of Stratton, or 16 miles west of Trenton, moving northwest at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to three inches in diameter.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Hitchcock and northeastern Dundy Counties.

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Dundy County in southwestern Nebraska... Northwestern Hitchcock County in southwestern Nebraska...

* Until 100 AM MDT /200 AM CDT/.

* At 741 PM MDT /841 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Trenton, Palisade and Stratton.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Polk County in central Iowa... Southeastern Story County in central Iowa...

* Until 200 AM CDT.

* At 813 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen in some places. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area as additional rainfall moves over the area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Huxley, Maxwell, Cambridge and Alleman.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Central Fillmore County in southeastern Minnesota...

* WHEN...Until 1030 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding along the South Branch Root River

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 814 PM CDT, while widespread flooding across the county has ended, but the South Branch of the Root River continues to see minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Preston, Carimona, Forestville State Park and Greenleafton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...

Satilla River At Atkinson affecting Brantley County.

Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/wfo/JAX

The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 900 PM EDT.

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

* WHERE...Satilla River at Atkinson.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Warners Landing, Louis Landing and secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood. At 14.0 feet, River Rock Road begins to experience flooding across the road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.0 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... The North Remington McGhee burn scar in... Southern Rosebud County in southeastern Montana...

* Until 1000 PM MDT.

* At 709 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the North Remington McGhee Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the North Remington McGhee Burn Scar.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and downstream of the North Remington McGhee Burn Scar.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Birney and Birney Village.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions with continued heat index values of 100 to 105 expected, along with nighttime lows not falling below the mid to upper 70s.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.