Rapid Alerts

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Weston County in northeastern Wyoming...

* Until 900 PM MDT.

* At 314 PM MDT, 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. 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 as other low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Locations along Skull Creek Road and Oil Creek Road north of Osage.

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Ohio County in central Kentucky...

* Until 715 PM CDT.

* At 416 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 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.

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... Hartford, Beaver Dam, Beda, No Creek, Heflin, Buford and Taffy.

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

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and the lowlands and western foothills of West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

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

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Cook and DuPage.

* WHEN...Until 600 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Based on river gauge reports, flooding is occurring along the DuPage River near the Morton Arboretum. Water may start to encroach Illinois Route 53 and other roadways near the river in the area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 355 PM CDT, Flooding is ongoing in the warned area, particularly along the East Branch of the DuPage River near the Morton Arboretum. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Aurora, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, Woodridge, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Westchester, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, Westmont, Lisle, La Grange Park, Warrenville, Western Springs, Willowbrook, Clarendon Hills, Hillside and Oakbrook Terrace. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 214.

* TIMING...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.

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

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 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 and humid conditions with continued heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.

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

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

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

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Hamilton County in east Tennessee...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up 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 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... Chattanooga, Ridgeside, Red Bank, East Ridge and Lookout Mountain.

This includes Interstate 75 in Tennessee between mile markers 1 and 7.

The basketball tournament was part of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Games, a series of athletic tournaments, ranging from soccer to water polo, designed to build comradery during RIMPAC 2026, the world’s largest maritime exercise that takes place every two years off the coast of Hawaii.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Catoosa County in northwestern Georgia... North Central Walker County in northwestern Georgia...

* Until 1000 PM EDT.

* At 402 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 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... Fort Oglethorpe, Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga Valley, Fairview and Lakeview.

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of central Iowa, including the following county, Polk.

* WHEN...Until 515 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. Areas along Fourmile Creek are of most concern.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 248 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated slow moving thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall across the warned area. As much as 8 to 12 inches of rain has fallen since Thursday afternoon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Des Moines, Ankeny, Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Bondurant, Saylorville, Adventureland Amusement Park, Prairie Meadows, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Elkhart, Alleman, Ankeny Regional Airport, Weh-Weh-Neh-Kee State Park and Margo Frankel Woods State Park.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100-110 expected. Overnight lows in the upper 70s.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT 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 100-110. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values 100-105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central, northeast, and northwest Missouri.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 9 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.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to around 105.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is a multi-day extreme heat event with near record high temperatures and little overnight relief. This level of heat can be deadly for those without adequate cooling and hydration. Impacts to transportation infrastructure and electrical and water systems are also possible.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 degrees. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values of 100-105 are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Cook and DuPage.

* WHEN...Until 400 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Based on river gauge reports, flooding is occurring along the DuPage River near the Morton Arboretum. Water may start to encroach Illinois Route 53 and other roadways near the river in the area. Recent rainfall this afternoon is likely reinforcing flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 158 PM CDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Aurora, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, Woodridge, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Westchester, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, Westmont, Lisle, La Grange Park, Warrenville, Western Springs, Willowbrook, Clarendon Hills, Hillside and Oakbrook Terrace. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 100 to 110 degrees expected today. Heat indices of 95-100+ degrees expected on Independence Day.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is a prolonged and dangerous heatwave with little relief at night.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 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.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 degrees through this evening. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102 degrees are expected on Saturday.

* 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 up to 108.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT 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 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 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.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110 or greater expected.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

The Flood Warning will expire at 2 PM CDT this afternoon for a portion of southwest Nebraska, including the following areas, Hitchcock and Red Willow.

Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

The Flood Warning will expire at 1 PM MDT /2 PM CDT/ this afternoon for a portion of southwest Nebraska, including the following areas, Dundy and Hitchcock.

Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

* 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...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west 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.

SIMÓN BOLÍVAR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Venezuela — In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, U.S. military forces have mobilized to support a Department of State-led disaster assistance mission to deliver critical relief to the region.

At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, the 621st Contingency Response Wing deployed a Contingency Response Element (CRE) from the 321st Contingency Response Squadron to Simón Bolívar International Airport. The 110-Airman element is working with local aviation authorities, the Venezuelan interim authority, and the U.S. interagency response team to safely expand the intake of humanitarian aid via air transport.

First on the ground, the Contingency Response Airfield Assessment Team evaluated the airfield’s structural integrity and runway load-bearing capacity to ensure heavy cargo aircraft could land safely. Once verified, the remaining CRE elements arrived to establish airfield operations in support of the host nation’s air traffic control operations, airfield management, and cargo handling.

“The ability of our Contingency Response Airmen to quickly adapt to their environment and inject the order needed to move aid is nothing short of amazing, which the entire joint force and interagency immediately recognized,” said Col. Joseph Michaels, 621st Contingency Response Group commander.

By stepping in to help manage tower and ground operations, the Airmen are clearing logistical bottlenecks. This critical infrastructure support ensures that vital supplies, heavy equipment, and relief personnel reach the front lines of the disaster zone as quickly and safely as possible.

"I am immensely proud of our Griffins and their selfless service in supporting the Venezuelan people,” said Lt. Col. Jessica Foster, 321st Contingency Response Squadron commander. “During any crisis, international cooperation is essential, but it is the incredible tenacity and profound care for humanity our Airmen have showcased that is truly awe-inspiring. It is a privilege to lead such an impressive and inspiring team."

Executing rapid mobility operations in the wake of natural disasters is a cornerstone of the 621st Contingency Response Wing’s mission. Known as the "Devil Raiders," the wing has built a proven history of delivering critical humanitarian assistance and disaster relief on a global scale.

When a devastating earthquake struck Haiti in 2010, the wing provided vital airfield operations expertise in the immediate aftermath. That same year, the wing managed complex logistical flows to support relief efforts during the massive floods in Pakistan.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105.

* 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 tonight will only fall into the upper 60s to low 70s, resulting in accumulated heat stress.

* 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...Mason, McLean, Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, and Fulton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. 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.

...DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 TYPHOON BAVI MOVING TOWARDS THE MARIANAS...

.NEW INFORMATION... None.

.AREAS AFFECTED... This local statement provides information and recommended actions for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.

.WATCHES/WARNINGS... A Typhoon Watch continues for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.

A Tropical Storm Watch continues for Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan.

A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Guam and the Northern Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flood Warnings that might be in effect for your area.

Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed information about additional hazards.

.STORM INFORMATION... At 2 AM ChST...the center of Typhoon Bavi (09W) was located near latitude 12.8N...longitude 152.7E. This was about 530 miles east of Guam. Storm motion was west, 265 degrees, at 12 mph. Storm intensity was 145 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW... It is too early to provide exact wind and surge forecast values for specific locations. However, close to the center of Typhoon Bavi, there will be a possibility of catastrophic damage somewhere within Guam and the Northern Marianas. Additionally, flooding and coastal inundation will also be concerns.

* 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.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest 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.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 100 and 108 degrees expected at lower elevations each day. Heat index values up to 100 degrees expected across the Pocono Plateau.

* WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the low to mid 70s at night will not offer much relief from the heat. This combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The hottest conditions are expected to occur through today, however dangerous heat will continue through Saturday.

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

* WHERE...The Champlain Valley of New York and Vermont, as well as eastern Windsor County in Vermont.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest heat index values will continue through 5 PM today. This is the third consecutive day of unusually hot conditions. As such, impacts will remain higher despite the slightly lower temperatures and heat index values.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in the upper 90s to lower 100s through this afternoon.

* WHERE...Northern Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut, the southern Berkshires of western Massachusetts, southern Herkimer, southern Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, southeast Warren, Washington, Rensselaer, Eastern Columbia and Western Ulster Counties in eastern New York and Bennington and eastern Windham Counties in southern Vermont.

* 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 103.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio.

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

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

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected.

* WHERE...Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania Counties.

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

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

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Stokes County. In Virginia, Amherst and Bedford Counties.

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

At 1238 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Eagle Lake, or near Union Grove, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size 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 dangerous storm will be near... Union Grove, Wind Lake, Raymond, Yorkville, and Eagle Lake around 1245 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Waterford, Burlington, Kansasville, Honey Creek, North Cape, Slades Corners, and Brighton.

People attending Raymond 4th Fest should seek safe shelter immediately!

...DRY, WINDY CONDITIONS SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* Affected Area: Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).

* Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 14 to 23 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing fires.

...DRY, WINDY CONDITIONS SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706) and Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707).

* Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Winds in zones 703 and 704 will shift northwesterly Saturday evening.

* Relative Humidities: 13 to 23 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing fires.

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

* WHERE...Forest, Jefferson PA, Venango, and Clarion Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 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 east central Ohio, southwestern Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

News Release July 3, 2026 Coast Guard Great Lakes Public Affairs 216-902-6020/D9PublicAffairs@uscg.mil

Update: Coast Guard suspends search efforts for missing 11-year-old boater in Lake Erie

DETROIT - The Coast Guard suspended its search at 8:43 a.m. Saturday for the missing 11- year-old boater in western Lake Erie.

Missing is an 11-year-old girl last seen wearing a green bathing suit or white jersey, believed to be aboard a vessel that was found unmanned and adrift in western Lake Erie.

Coast Guard Sector Detroit watchstanders were notified at 11 a.m. Thursday that partner agencies were investigating an incident they believed to be connected to the missing 11-year-old girl.

Coast Guard and partner agency crews searched air and water, covering approximately 256 square nautical miles. Crews conducted continuous overnight searches. Search and Rescue crews involved in the search:

- Coast Guard Air Station Detroit - Coast Guard Station Marblehead - Coast Guard Station Toledo - Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Customs and Border Protection - Jerusalem Fire Department - Toledo Fire Department.

Local law enforcement is investigating the situation.

For any questions regarding the case, please contact the Lucas County Sheriff's Office at 419-213-4921.

At 1201 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Clinton, or 10 miles west of Delavan, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size 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 southeastern Rock County, including the following locations... Avalon, Johnstown Center, Shopiere, Tiffany, Foxhollow, and Emerald Grove.

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Rock County in south central Wisconsin...

* Until 1230 PM CDT.

* At 1144 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over South Beloit, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size 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 dangerous storm will be near... Beloit, South Beloit, and Clinton around 1150 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Avalon, Johnstown Center, Shopiere, Tiffany, Foxhollow, and Emerald Grove.

People attending Beloit Fridays in the Park should seek safe shelter immediately!

* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions with continued heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.

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

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

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

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

* WHERE...Northeastern Dundy County in southwestern Nebraska... Northwestern Hitchcock County in southwestern Nebraska...

* WHEN...Until 100 PM MDT /200 PM CDT/.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1028 AM MDT /1128 AM CDT/, Water remains over roadways in northeast Dundy county. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Palisade.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values 100 to 104 expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Early morning low temperatures in the 70s combined with oppressive humidity will result in little to no overnight relief. Prolonged excessive heat may impact power, water, and transportation systems. Heat index values of 95 to 100 are possible again Sunday afternoon.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions each afternoon with heat index values between 110 to 115 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, until 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Early morning low temperatures in the 70s and 80s combined with oppressive humidity will result in little to no overnight relief. Prolonged excessive heat may impact power, water, and transportation systems. Heat index values around 100 are possible again Sunday afternoon.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions each afternoon with heat index values between 110 to 115 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, until 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Early morning low temperatures in the 70s and 80s combined with oppressive humidity will result in little to no overnight relief. Prolonged excessive heat may impact power, water, and transportation systems. Heat index values around 100 are possible again Sunday afternoon.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113.

* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

...The Flood Warning continues 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...Until late 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 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of around 15.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

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

Bodcau Bayou At Bayou Bodcau Lake affecting Bossier and Webster 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 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 170.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 175.0 feet Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 172.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning today, dangerously hot conditions with peak heat index values up to near 110 degrees. For the Heat Advisory tomorrow, heat index values peak up to around 105 degrees.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ this evening to 8 PM CDT /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...Overnight lows in the mid 70s will provide little relief during this prolonged, extended duration of dangerously high heat and humidity.

...DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS WILL LEAD TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER...

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon.

* TIMING...From noon to 10 PM PDT Saturday.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

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