Rapid Alerts

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

* WHERE...East Central Polk County in southeastern Texas...

* WHEN...Until 1115 AM 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 947 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 6 and 16 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Alabama-Coushatta Reservation. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Neches River Near Alto affecting Houston, Angelina, Anderson and Cherokee Counties.

For the Neches River...including Alto...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Neches River near Alto.

* WHEN...From Friday morning to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Boat ramps and picnic areas near the river will begin to flood. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment near the river to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning to a crest of 16.4 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Houston County in southeastern Texas... Northeastern Trinity County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 1000 AM CDT.

* At 809 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Rainfall rates are 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inch 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... Apple Springs, Groveton, Kennard, Centralia, Pennington and Weches.

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

Neches River Near Neches affecting Cherokee and Anderson Counties.

For the Neches River...including Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland... Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Neches River near Neches.

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

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain. Ranchers that may have livestock and equipment in the river bottoms should move them to higher ground. Expect minor flooding of the boat ramp.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Forecast...The Neches River near Neches is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 12.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet on 06/24/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

* WHERE...Western McKean County in north central Pennsylvania... Warren County in north central Pennsylvania...

* WHEN...Until 845 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 551 AM EDT, radar estimates and automated gauges reported between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Warren, Kane, Sheffield, Columbus, Youngsville, Wetmore, Russell, James City, Spring Creek, Warren South, Chapman State Park, Kinzua Dam, Scandia, Ludlow, Garland, Lottsville, Westline, Marshburg, Grand Valley and Enterprise. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Liberty County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 115 AM CDT.

* At 1005 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 5 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 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 indicated.

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

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Moss Hill.

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Allegany County in western New York... Cattaraugus County in western New York...

* Until 1245 AM EDT.

* At 846 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 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 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... Olean, Salamanca, Wellsville, Allegany State Park, Ashford, Allegany, Franklinville, Belfast, Cuba, Rushford, Weston Mills, St. Bonaventure, Houghton, Caneadea, Hinsdale, Friendship, Great Valley, New Albion, Scio and Carrollton.

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Angelina County in eastern Texas... Southeastern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas... San Augustine County in eastern Texas...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 437 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 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 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... Lufkin, Diboll, Hudson, Huntington, Etoile, Macune, Burke, Zavalla, Chireno, Broaddus, Shawnee, Homer, Dolan, Denning, Redland, Clawson, Chinaquapin and Central.

At 429 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 3 to 5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 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 indicated.

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

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Livingston, Onalaska, Corrigan, Seven Oaks, West Livingston, Leggett and Moscow.

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM MDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 417.Fire weather zone 418.

* WIND...Southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Between 10 and 15 percent.

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

* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Mesa County in west central Colorado...

* WHEN...Until 230 PM MDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1126 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 0.3 and 0.8 inches of rain have fallen. Rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are expected - This includes the following streams and drainages... Layton Wash, Dry Gulch, Reed Wash, Lipan Wash, Adobe Creek, Coyote Wash, Big Salt Wash and Little Salt Wash. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fruita and Loma. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Liberty County in southeastern Texas... East Central Montgomery County in southeastern Texas... Southeastern San Jacinto County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 930 AM CDT.

* At 734 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3.5 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... Cleveland, Splendora, Patton Village, Cut And Shoot, Plum Grove, North Cleveland, Tarkington Prairie, Romayor and Rye.

At 1145 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 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... Segno.

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Luzerne County in northeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 1015 PM EDT.

* At 721 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 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... Wilkes-Barre, Edwardsville, Sugar Notch, Kingston, Nanticoke, Plymouth, Larksville, Ashley and Preston.

TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully completed a wave of strikes against Iranian military targets Sept. 1.

U.S. forces struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets including air defense sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, mine laying capabilities, and communications sites.

The strikes follow recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members.

More than 50,000 U.S. service members are currently operating across the Middle East and remain vigilant, lethal, and prepared to continue executing operations directed by the Commander in Chief.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Cameron - Creole - Grand Chenier

* WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind damage. - ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through Wednesday morning

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground - The storm surge threat has decreased from the previous assessment. - PLAN: The threat of life-threatening storm surge is diminishing as flood waters recede. - PREPARE: Do not return to evacuated areas until flood waters completely recede and the all-clear is given by local officials. - ACT: Failure to practice safety may result in serious injury or loss of life. If you have a life-threatening emergency, dial 9 1 1.

- REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed - Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge impacts accordingly.

* FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for moderate flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are possible. - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action may result in serious injury or loss of life.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches overflow. - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.

* TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few tornadoes - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a few tornadoes. - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before hazardous weather arrives. - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and boats pulled from moorings.

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, West Cameron Parish. In Texas, Lower Jefferson County.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Ames - Devers - Liberty

* WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Winds generally 15-25 MPH. Gusts over 40 MPH expected within rainbands. Higher winds likely if center deviates west of the expected track.

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be underway. Prepare for limited wind damage. - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited but track dependent - Potential for some tree damage, especially if the center deviates west of the track. - Scattered power and communications outages are possible. - Wind impacts higher if center deviates west of the track.

* FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 3-6 inches, with locally higher amounts

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for moderate flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are possible. - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action may result in serious injury or loss of life.

* TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

* FOR MORE INFORMATION: - Hurricane Preparedness: Federal Emergency Management Agency - http://ready.gov/hurricanes - Local weather conditions and forecasts: NWS Houston/Galveston, TX - http://www.weather.gov/hgx/

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

* WHERE...Communities along the Rio Guayanes in Yabucoa.

* WHEN...Until 800 AM AST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 355 AM AST, gauge reports indicated Rio Guayanes is in moderate flood stage. The latest report indicates 22.43 ft. Water likely passing over a low level bridge.

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Kane County in southern Utah... East Central Washington County in southwestern Utah...

* Until 100 AM MDT.

* At 1056 PM MDT, National Park Service reported flash flooding from earlier thunderstorms producing heavy rain across Zion National Park. A gauge at the North Fork of the Virgin River in Springdale reported flows peaking over 5500 cfs at 800 PM MDT. The majority of rainfall fell earlier, though a few storms are still in the area.

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

SOURCE...National Park Service reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, slot canyons, and normally dry washes.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Zion National Park, Springdale, Keyhole Canyon, Spry Canyon, Parunuweap Canyon, the Narrows, Orderville Canyon, and the North and East Forks of the Virgin River.

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Garfield County in southern Utah...

* Until 1145 PM MDT.

* At 942 PM MDT, flash flooding is still occurring on the Escalante River with recent gauge observations in Escalante still above 2000 cfs. These high flows stem from earlier heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Gauge reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of the Escalante River.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... The Escalante River from near the town of Escalante to the terminus at Lake Powell.

At 658 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. 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... Colorado City.

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...

* Until 900 PM MDT.

* At 557 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 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... Chili.

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central La Paz County in west central Arizona...

* Until 815 PM MST.

* At 422 PM MST, 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...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Quartzsite, Brenda, Vicksburg, Vicksburg Junction, Harcuvar and Salome.