Rapid Alerts

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Middlesex County in southern Connecticut... Southeastern New Haven County in southern Connecticut... New London County in southern Connecticut...

* Until 100 PM EDT.

* At 957 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy downpours and thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen over the last 6 hours. Rainfall rate of 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour are likely. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area through 1pm. 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... Jewett City, Middletown, Norwich, New London, Guilford, Colchester, Clinton, East Hampton, Groton, Old Saybrook, Durham, Salem, Chester, Mystic, Branford, Waterford, East Lyme, Ledyard, North Branford and Griswold.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern New Castle County in northern Delaware... Southwestern Mercer County in central New Jersey... Northwestern Burlington County in southern New Jersey... Northwestern Camden County in southern New Jersey... Northwestern Gloucester County in southern New Jersey... Northeastern Salem County in southern New Jersey... Southeastern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania... Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania... Southeastern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania... Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 115 PM EDT.

* At 908 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across I-95 corridor this morning. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen through a combination of rain overnight and this morning. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches 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.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden, Gloucester City, Bensalem, Ewing, Chester, Willingboro, Deptford, West Deptford, Florence and Bellmawr.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 8 and 30...and between mile markers 57 and 59...and near mile marker 76. Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 10. New Jersey Turnpike near exit 3...and between exits 6 and 6A. Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 335 and 351. Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 40. Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1. Interstate 676 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 4. Interstate 76 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 3. Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 341 and 359. Interstate 95 in Delaware between mile markers 21 and 23.

* WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam or levee failure is possible at Dams #2, #28, #63, and Epperson Dam on the Ararat River. This is a precautionary measure due to high rainfall, there are currently no identified integrity threats to the dams.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following county, Patrick.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dam failure may result in flash flooding of low-lying areas below the dam. This includes the city of Ararat.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam or levee failure is possible at Dams #2, #28, #63, and Epperson Dam on the Ararat River. This is a precautionary measure due to high rainfall, there are currently no identified integrity threats to the dams. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 604 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that heavy rain was falling across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 inch in 1 hour. 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 heavy rain.

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... Pawling, Wingdale, Woodinville, West Pawling, Holmes, Hurd Corners, Baker Corner, Pecksville, Green Haven, Quaker Hill, Stormville, Webatuck and Shenandoah.

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS: Low humidities and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA: In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Northwest SD...Harding. In Southeast MT...Carter...Fallon.

* WIND: North 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Lower 80s.

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 Monday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.

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

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

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

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia... Southwestern Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia... Southeastern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia... East Central McDowell County in southern West Virginia... Southeastern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 400 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1139 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms had produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain had fallen. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Babcock State Park, Northfork, Shady Spring, Daniels, Beaver, Stanaford, Piney View, Coal City, Meadow Bridge, Keystone, Anawalt, Ghent, Josephine, Herndon and Maybeury. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 123 and 136. West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 28 and 38. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia, including the following county, Tazewell and southeast West Virginia, including the following counties, Mercer and Summers.

* WHEN...Until 400 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1144 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Camp Creek, Glade Branch, Crane Creek, Little Bluestone River, Jumping Branch, Laurel Fork, Flipping Creek, Big Branch, Bluestone River and Clark Branch. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hinton, Matoaka, Camp Creek, Pocahontas, Bramwell, Camp Creek State Park and Flat Top. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 1158 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges 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 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. 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 and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas.

Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem, Forks, Emmaus, Northampton, Quakertown, Wilson, Hellertown, Nazareth, Wind Gap and Bath.

This includes the following highways... Northeast Extension between mile markers 39 and 60. Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 54 and 76.

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 200 AM EDT.

* At 1116 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms had produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 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... Grundy, Stacy, Roseann, Hurley and Vansant.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this evening remains in spots.

* WHERE...Portions of Niagara County, including Lockport and Shawnee.

* WHEN...Until 300 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1047 PM EDT, local law enforcement continued to report flooded roads and basements near Lockport and Shawnee due to earlier thunderstorms producing heavy rain in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... North Tonawanda, Lockport, Newfane, Middleport, Sanborn, Wilson, Barker, Gasport, Appleton, Olcott, Rapids, Cambria Center, Pendleton Center, Wolcottsville and Ransomville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central McDowell County in southern West Virginia... Central Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...

* Until 230 AM EDT.

* At 1036 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 1.5 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... Pineville, Oceana, Davy, Baileysville, Wolf Pen and Clear Fork.

At 941 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 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 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... Babcock State Park, Northfork, Shady Spring, Daniels, Beaver, Stanaford, Piney View, Coal City, Meadow Bridge, Keystone, Anawalt, Ghent, Josephine, Herndon and Maybeury.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 123 and 136. West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 28 and 38.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS THIS WEEKEND...

* WIND...West to northwest winds with speeds at 15 to 25 mph withgusts to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...minimum relative humidity as low as 8%.

* DRY LIGHTNING... Thunderstorms with very little rain are possible

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

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Erie County in western New York... Southeastern Niagara County in western New York...

* Until 1145 PM EDT.

* At 847 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.25 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.

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... Buffalo, Cheektowaga, West Seneca, North Tonawanda, Lackawanna, Kenmore, Depew, Amherst, Tonawanda, Williamsville, Grand Island, Pendleton, Erie Basin Marina, Small Boat Harbor, Blasdell, East Amherst, Clarence Center and Rapids.

...The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Pennsylvania...

Penns Creek near Penns Creek affecting Union and Snyder Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Penns Creek near Penns Creek.

* WHEN...Until Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, The left, or north bank overflows downstream of the Route 104 bridge. A campground is affected. A number of secondary roads in the Penns Creek drainage are affected by high water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 8.7 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 102 and 110 common. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual.

* WHERE...Antelope Valley and nearby foothills.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

At 232 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported ongoing flash flooding near Empire, Ohio. 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...Law enforcement 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... Weirton, Steubenville, Wellsburg, Toronto, Wintersville, Mingo Junction, Follansbee, Hooverson Heights, Chester, New Cumberland, Smithfield, Newell, Brilliant, Richmond, New Manchester, Empire and Stratton.

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Western Niagara County in western New York...

* Until 115 PM EDT.

* At 1240 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Niagara Falls, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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.

* Locations impacted include... Niagara Falls, Grand Island, Lewiston, Youngstown, Fort Niagara State Park, Sanborn, Wilson, Cambria Center, Pendleton Center, and Ransomville.

...The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...Tennessee...

Toccoa/Ocoee River Above Copperhill TN affecting Polk and Fannin Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Toccoa/Ocoee River above Copperhill TN.

* WHEN...From early this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of woodlands, fields and backyards of homes near the river upstream and downstream from the gage off Tennessee Highway 68 or Ocoee Street in Copperhill Tennessee. The rock access road to the gage will begin to flood. Flooding begins in the backyards of homes and the Horsebend Park in McCaysville Georgia.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 AM EDT Sunday was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.8 feet on 12/02/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Lumpkin County in north central Georgia... East Central Union County in north central Georgia... South Central Towns County in northeastern Georgia... Northwestern White County in northeastern Georgia...

* Until 730 AM EDT.

* At 136 AM EDT, 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, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Low Gap Shelter, Whitley Gap Shelter, Vogel State Park, Blue Mountain Shelter, Blood Mountain Shelter, Camp Coleman Lake, Owltown, Woods Hole Shelter, Anna Ruby Falls and Mountain Scene.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Lumpkin County in north central Georgia... South Central Union County in north central Georgia...

* Until 600 AM EDT.

* At 1201 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2.5 to 3.5 inches in 1 hour. 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... Suches, Woods Hole Shelter, Blood Mountain Shelter and Vogel State Park.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Fannin County in north central Georgia... Northern Lumpkin County in north central Georgia... Southwestern Union County in north central Georgia...

* Until 530 AM EDT Sunday.

* At 1124 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 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, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Suches, Gooch Mountain Shelter, Gaddistown, Camp Merrill, Woods Hole Shelter, Hawk Mountain Shelter, Porter Springs, Blood Mountain Shelter, Margret and Turners Corner.

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Benton County in northwestern Indiana...

* WHEN...Until 130 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and streets may be flooded. Slow-moving or standing water may continue. High water may recede slowly from flooded areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1057 PM EDT, the public reported that roads and yards in and near Otterbein were flooded after earlier heavy rainfall. Up to 5.5 inches of rain have fallen since 400 PM EDT. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Otterbein. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...

* Until 1145 PM MDT.

* At 833 PM MDT, Thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall have affected a broad swath of rural southwestern Dona Ana County. Another round of thunderstorms is moving through, which may push 3 hour rainfall amounts over 3 inches in places. Considerable flooding is likely to occur on back roads north and south of Interstate 10, west of the Border Patrol Checkpoint, and east of the Luna County line. This includes County Highway C-001, and possibly the I-10 frontage roads in the vicinity of Exit 116.

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

SOURCE...Radar.

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

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... mainly rural areas of West Central Dona Ana County.

The Mason Draw drainage area has been particularly hard hit.

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

Du Page River at Shorewood affecting Will County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Du Page River from IL-59 in Plainfield downstream to confluence with Des Plaines River, including the Shorewood gauge.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, trails are inundated at Hammel Woods in Shorewood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of near 15.5 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

* WHERE...Hancock County in central Indiana... Northeastern Marion County in central Indiana... Northern Rush County in central Indiana... Northern Shelby County in central Indiana... Southwestern Henry County in east central Indiana...

* WHEN...Until 500 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Indianapolis, Lawrence, Greenfield, Cumberland, McCordsville, Fortville, Knightstown, New Palestine, Carthage, Spiceland, Shirley, Kennard, Wilkinson, Lewisville, Spring Lake, Dunreith, Greensboro and Mays. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

* WHERE...Southern Madison County in central Indiana... Delaware County in east central Indiana... Randolph County in east central Indiana...

* WHEN...Until 500 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 854 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain had fallen due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Up to 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Muncie, Anderson, Alexandria, Winchester, Yorktown, Pendleton, Chesterfield, Ingalls, Edgewood, Daleville, Parker City, Farmland, Lynn, Selma, Markleville, Losantville, Modoc, Country Club Heights, Woodlawn Heights and River Forest. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 845 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Independence, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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.

Locations impacted include... Covington, Independence, Erlanger, Elsmere, Ricedale, Bank Lick, and White Tower.

At 815 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Walton, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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.

Locations impacted include... Florence, Independence, Walton, Oakbrook, Union, Crittenden, Atwood, Richwood, Bank Lick, Bracht, Ricedale, Beaverlick, Verona, and Piner.

This includes the following Interstates... I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 70 and 77. I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 167 and 180.

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...

* Until 800 PM MDT.

* At 605 PM MDT, Thunderstorms rolling into the Mesilla Valley have produced up to an inch of rain over the Dona Ana Mountains. Runoff from this rainfall will inundate several low water crossings around Leasburg, Hill, and Dona Ana...including several crossings on northern reaches of Del Rey Boulevard and La Reina Road.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of arroyos, low water crossings, urban areas, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Leasburg, Northeast Las Cruces, Radium Springs, Dona Ana, and Hill.

At 759 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lewisburg, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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.

Locations impacted include... Eaton, Lewisburg, Verona, Interstate 70 at US Route 127, and Oklahoma.

This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 9 and 15.

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern El Paso County in western Texas...

* Until 545 PM MDT.

* At 347 PM MDT, Stationary thunderstorms continue to produce torrential rainfall over Hueco Tanks, where a gauge reports 1.43 inches has fallen in just under an hour. Significant arroyo flooding is expected. Radar estimates up to 1 inches of rain has fallen in the area.

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

SOURCE...Radar.

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

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Hueco Tanks, Hueco Mountain Estates, Butterfield and Homestead Meadows.

Flooding is likely to cut off the main access road to Hueco Tanks park.

At 530 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Indianapolis, and is nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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.

Locations impacted include... Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Warren Park, and Monument Circle.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 65 between mile markers 107 and 115. Interstate 70 between mile markers 78 and 85.

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...

* Until 515 PM MDT.

* At 312 PM MDT, Slow moving thunderstorms have produced over an inch of rain in under an hour over Noonday Canyon. Flooding is likely to occur in several low water crossings in the area, and will likely reach the low water crossing at Galaz Street in San Lorenzo.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and arroyos, roads, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Noonday Canyon... San Lorenzo.

...GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND...

.A building ridge to the south combined with a trough moving across western Canada will tighten the pressure gradient over the area through the weekend creating breezy to windy conditions for the weekend. This combined with warming temperatures and low humidity will lead to high fire danger across much of eastern Idaho.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River Valley/Idaho Falls BLM, Fire Weather Zone 422 Sawtooth Range/Northern Sawtooth NF, Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River, Fire Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.

* IMPACTS...Wind and low humidity can lead to rapid spread of fire and more intense fire in receptive fuels.

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Vermilion County in east central Illinois...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 146 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. 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... Danville, Hoopeston, Georgetown, Westville, Tilton, Catlin, Oakwood, Rossville, Potomac, Fairmount, Rankin, Fithian, Vermilion Regional Airport, Bismarck, Belgium, Henning, Jamaica, Muncie, Collison and Alvin.

This includes the following State Parks... Harry Babe Woodyard State Natural Area, Kickapoo State Recreation Area and Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 199 and 220.

This includes the following streams and drainages... Collison Branch, Middle Branch, Freedwell Branch, Baum Branch, Jordan Creek, North Fork Vermilion River, Lick Creek, Windfall Creek, Little Vermilion River, Swank Creek, Butler Branch, Middle Fork Vermilion River, Bluegrass Creek, Fayette Drain, Feather Creek, Fountain Creek, Gimlet Branch, Knights Branch, Grape Creek, Sugar Creek, Whisky Creek, Buck Creek, Glenburn Creek, Whippoorwill Branch, Salt Fork, Stony Creek, Bean Creek, Hawbuck Creek, Vermilion River and Painter Creek.

The National Weather Service has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning for Spokane County for Saturday, August 1 from 2 PM to 8 PM. Wind gusts could reach 40-50 miles per hour. This means that new fires will grow rapidly and aggressively.

At 804 AM CDT, Doppler radar and rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Rainfall is now tapering off or will soon end.

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... Gallatin, Lebanon, Nashville, Hartsville, Madison, Hendersonville, Mount Juliet, Goodlettsville, Belle Meade, Lakewood, Belinda City, Hermitage, Old Hickory, Berry Hill, Green Hill, Bledsoe Creek State Park, Dickerson Chapel Recreation Area, Whites Creek and Dixon Springs.

At 1001 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Farmington, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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.

Locations impacted include... Desloge, Park Hills, Doe Run, Leadington, Farmington, Knob Lick, Libertyville, Mine La Motte, Weingarten, Coffman, Womac, River Aux Vases, Minnith and St. Mary.

This includes the following State Parks... St. Joe State Park, Hawn State Park and Missouri Mines Historic Site.

This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 141 and 143.

TORNADO WATCH 536 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI

DENT HOWELL OREGON SHANNON TEXAS

IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI

DOUGLAS OZARK WRIGHT

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTON, AVA, BANGERT, BENDAVIS, BIRCH TREE, COUCH, DARIEN, DAWSON, DOGWOOD, DUNCAN, GLADDEN, GOODHOPE, GRAFF, GREER, HOWES, HUGGINS, JADWIN, LAKE SPRING, MANSFIELD, MONTIER, MOUNTAIN GROVE, PLATO, POMONA, POTTERSVILLE, ROBY, ROME, SALEM, SILOAM SPRINGS, SOUTH FORK, SQUIRES, TERESITA, THAYER, THOMASVILLE, VANZANT, WASOLA, WEST PLAINS, WHITE CHURCH, WILDERNESS, AND WINONA.

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... Southwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico...

* Until 845 PM MDT.

* At 646 PM MDT, Thunderstorms with torrential rainfall are occuring around Chaparral, and have produced over 1.5 inches of rain on the east side of Chaparral near US-54.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of arroyos, roads, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

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

At 758 PM CDT, heavy rainfall has ended but some lingering areas of flooding remain.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement 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... Tuscaloosa, Northport, Holt, University Mall, McFarland Mall, Bryant Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, University Of Alabama Quad, Taylorville, Stillman College, Oliver Lock And Dam and Cottondale.

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...

* Until 830 PM MDT.

* At 659 PM MDT, Thunderstorms continue to produce heavy rainfall south of Chamberino and north of La Union, in an area susceptible to flooding after recent heavy rainfall washed out small dams. Flooding may impact homes in low lying areas.

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

SOURCE...Radar.

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

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Rural areas north of La Union and south of Chamberino.

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...

* Until 815 PM MDT.

* At 547 PM MDT, A slow moving thunderstorm over Talavera is producing torrential rainfall rates up to 2.50 inches per hour. This will result in flash flooding in arroyos across Talavera, and further west near A-Mountain.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of arroyos, low water crossings, roads, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Las Cruces and Talavera.

At 557 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Wilton, or near Durant, moving north at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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... Wilton around 605 PM CDT.

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Aspen Acres Burn Scar.

* WHERE...The Aspen Acres Burn Scar.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres Burn Scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting the potential for heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Beulah, San Isabel, and highways 165 and 78 in and around Aspen Acres Burn Scar. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Otero County in south central New Mexico...

* Until 600 PM MDT.

* At 254 PM MDT, Slow moving thunderstorms near the head of Laborcita Canyon and Capulin Canyon have produced between 1 and 2 inches of rain in the past hour. Minor flooding is possible downstream along Laborcita Canyon, even away from the heavier rain.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, roads, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Laborcita Canyon... Burro Flats.

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...

* Until 615 PM MDT.

* At 304 PM MDT, Slow moving thunderstorms have produced up to 1.5 inches of rain in the middle reaches of Gallinas Canyon. This will cause flash flooding in the lower Canyon, including low water crossings on De La O Road and Wilson Road.

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... Gallinas Canyon.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR CLEARWATER/NEZ PERCE...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY DUE TO WIND SHIFT, MOISTURE DROP AND WIND, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PALOUSE/HELLS CANYON...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT SATURDAY NIGHT DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF MT...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DEERLODGE/WEST BEAVERHEAD AND EAST BEAVERHEAD...

.A ridge breakdown and dry frontal passage will bring critical fire weather to the region.

The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 2 PM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night.

* AFFECTED AREA...A portion of MT.

* TIMING...From 2 PM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night.

* WINDS...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and isolated gusts up to 50 mph in higher terrain especially along the Continental Divide.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 9 to 20 percent.

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

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... The Middle and South Aspen Acres Burn Scar in... Southeastern Custer County in southeastern Colorado... Southwestern Pueblo County in southeastern Colorado...

* Until 415 PM MDT.

* At 113 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Middle and South Aspen Acres Burn Scar. Between 0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. 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...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Middle and South Aspen Acres Burn Scar.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Middle and South Aspen Acres Burn Scar.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Rye, San Isabel and Colorado City.

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

* WHERE...Johnson County in east central Kansas... Southwestern Leavenworth County in northeastern Kansas... Wyandotte County in northeastern Kansas... Southwestern Clay County in west central Missouri... Southern Platte County in west central Missouri...

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 811 AM CDT, gauge reports indicated small creeks and streams in the warning area are elevated or in flood. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Prairie Village, Gardner, Merriam, Mission, Bonner Springs, De Soto, Tonganoxie, Basehor, Edwardsville, Fairway, Mission Hills and Riverside. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 418 PM CDT /318 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 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... Valentine and Crookston.

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

* WHERE...A portion of east central New York, including the following counties, Columbia, Greene and Rensselaer.

* WHEN...Until 1015 AM EDT.

* 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 501 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 5 and 11 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Troy, East Greenbush, Rensselaer, Hudson, Chatham, Nassau, Claverack, New Baltimore, Coxsackie, Valatie, Athens, Castleton-On-Hudson, Philmont, Kinderhook, Lorenz Park, Claverack-Red Mills, West Sand Lake, Averill Park, Wynantskill and Wyantskill. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Hoosic River at Eagle Bridge.

* WHEN...From late tonight to tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flood stage. Water on County Route 103 between Route 67 and the covered bridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... The Willow Burn Scar in... Central Lake County in central Colorado...

* Until 1115 PM MDT.

* At 810 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy rain over the Willow Burn Scar. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through the Rock Creek, WIllow Creek, Rock Creek Trail and near the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Willow Burn Scar.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Willow Burn Scar.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Turquoise Lake.

At 650 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 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, roadways, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Alpine and St Elmo and the Chalk Cliffs.

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Ouray County in southwestern Colorado...

* Until 800 PM MDT.

* At 659 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the Gold Mountain burn scar. Between 0.3 and 0.8 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.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through the Cow Creek. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

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

SOURCE...Radar.

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

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... mainly rural areas of East Central Ouray County