Rapid Alerts

* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions with multiple days of heat index values of 100 to 110 expected, along with nighttime lows not falling below the mid to upper 70s.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Bureau, Putnam, Henry IL, and Whiteside Counties. In Iowa, Clinton County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Thursday.

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

* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity 7 to 18 percent.

* WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet.

* TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

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

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

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

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 expected each afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ Thursday Night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous heat expected to persist through Thursday. Thunderstorms may begin to bring some relief from the heat for portions of northern Illinois by Thursday afternoon or evening.

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

* WHERE...Florence, Menominee, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, Southern Marinette County, and Southern Oconto counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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 105.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

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

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 417, 418, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, and 437.

* WIND...Winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Winds will be west becoming south along the US-20 corridor, and south for the remaining areas of the High Plains further south.

* HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... While humidity will improve this evening, gusty and erratic winds along with a few strikes of lightning are possible with scattered shower activity through the evening hours. Outside of the central and southern Nebraska panhandle, this activity is unlikely to come with much, if any, rainfall.

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. A prolonged period of dangerously hot and humid conditions with little overnight relief is expected through the week, which will increase impacts to vulnerable populations.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Friday.

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

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

* WHERE...Areas along Swiftcurrent Creek near Many Glacier in Glacier National Park.

* WHEN...Until 245 PM MDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1219 PM MDT, Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in elevated flows on creeks and streams including Swiftcurrent Creek near Many Glacier. Additional precipitation is possible through Tuesday afternoon. - Creek levels are expected to slowly diminish towards the evening. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kiowa, East Glacier Park, East Glacier Park Village, the entire east side of Glacier National Park, Saint Mary, Babb, Many Glacier, Marias Pass and Goat Haunt.

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.

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

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak heat index values between 100 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Mild overnight temperatures will also not allow for much reprieve from the hot and humid conditions.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday.

* 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 110 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 101 possible.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Nassau, and Southwest Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon Wednesday to 9 PM EDT Friday. The hottest temperatures and heat indices are expected Thursday and Friday afternoons. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday evening.

* 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 has potential to be 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 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 101 possible.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Nassau, and Southwest Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon Wednesday to 9 PM EDT Friday. The hottest temperatures and heat indices are expected Thursday and Friday afternoons. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday evening.

* 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 has potential to be 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.

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

Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties.

Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, St. Tammany and Hancock Counties.

For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is near its crest of 15.8 feet. It will fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8 feet on 02/11/1936. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties.

Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, St. Tammany and Hancock Counties.

For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa.

* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is near its crest of of 20.4 feet. It will fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.4 feet on 04/08/1976. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS...

.Critical fire weather conditions today focus over west central portions of the state, with elevated to near critical conditions prevailing elsewhere. Isolated dry storms in central and northern New Mexico this afternoon may start new fires and create gusty and erratic outflow wind gusts.

* AFFECTED AREA...West Central Mountains (Zone 105).

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

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol, Southern Plymouth, Western Franklin, Western Hampden, and Western Hampshire Counties. In Rhode Island, Bristol, Newport, and Washington Counties, except for Block Island.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday 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 110 degrees expected each day.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth, Western Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 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 mid 70s to low 80s at night will not offer any 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 Thursday through Friday.

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

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, north central, northwest, southwest, and west central Mississippi.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Wednesday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for dangerous heat continues through the end of this week. Additional heat advisories may be needed.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104 expected.

* WHERE...Much of central and eastern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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 108 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures will exceed 100 degrees in many places Wednesday through Friday with even higher heat index values expected. Temperatures will be a few degrees lower on Saturday, but heat risks will continue.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 111 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, east central and eastern New York, and southern Vermont.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will not be much relief at night, with low temperatures in the 70s along with humid conditions persisting across much of the area Wednesday night and Thursday night.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. Little to no relief will come overnight as lows will remain very warm in the upper 70s to 80 degrees.

* WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows will remain warm only falling into the 70s to around 80, this will bring limited relief from the heat especially to those that do not have air conditioning.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions with multiple days of heat index values of 100 to 110 expected, along with nighttime lows not falling below the mid to upper 70s.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties. In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions with multiple days of heat index values of 100 to 110 expected, along with nighttime lows not falling below the mid to upper 70s.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Bureau, Putnam, Henry IL, and Whiteside Counties. In Iowa, Clinton County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Thursday.

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

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 expected, with limited relief overnight.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Friday.

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

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

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, and Ontario Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses to occur.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions can be expected with heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday.

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

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

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 7 PM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest heat index values will occur between 1 PM and 5 PM daily from Wednesday through Friday.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...All counties in northern Alabama and southern middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, now until 7 PM CDT Wednesday. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday until 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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 107.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

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

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 98 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest temperatures will be in urban valley locations during the mid to late afternoon timeframes when the heat index could climb as high as 105 to 110 degrees.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions are expected for several consecutive days with afternoon heat index values exceeding 105 degrees and only limited relief at night.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of hot and humid conditions is anticipated through at least Friday - with the most oppressive conditions expected on Thursday.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Braxton, Clay, Gilmer, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, and Tyler Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of hot and humid conditions are expected, peaking on Thursday.

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

White River at Hazleton.

White River at Petersburg.

Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

.Minor river flooding continues through midweek on the White River near Hazleton and on the Wabash River at Mount Carmel. River levels in these areas will slowly drop throughout the period. The White River at Petersburg is expected to drop below minor flood stage this evening.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Hazleton.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flood waters cover the Hazleton softball field. Pottsville Road is underwater and impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

White River at Hazleton.

White River at Petersburg.

Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

.Minor river flooding continues through midweek on the White River near Hazleton and on the Wabash River at Mount Carmel. River levels in these areas will slowly drop throughout the period. The White River at Petersburg is expected to drop below minor flood stage this evening.

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, River is bankfull in all locations. All oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on substructures. Access to these are by boat only. Agricultural losses increase dramatically. Farmers move livestock to higher ground. City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year round.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday /9:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 20.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday /9:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

White River at Hazleton.

White River at Petersburg.

Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

.Minor river flooding continues through midweek on the White River near Hazleton and on the Wabash River at Mount Carmel. River levels in these areas will slowly drop throughout the period. The White River at Petersburg is expected to drop below minor flood stage this evening.

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

* WHERE...White River at Petersburg.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding affects low agricultural lands, low oil fields and closes Bottoms Rd...Brothers Rd and East Governors Road in Knox County. In agricultural season...farmers are concerned at this stage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday /10:30 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 16.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday /10:30 AM CDT Tuesday/ was 18.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood