Severe

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 knots upper bay, and 30 to 40 knots<br /> with gusts to 50 knots lower bay. Winds and bay waters will be<br /> highest in the southern part of the bay. Winds will subside to<br /> 15 to 20 knots late afternoon. * WHERE...Galveston Bay. * WHEN...This afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will<br /> capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.<br /> Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.<br />

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be<br /> possible. * WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes,<br /> Caldwell, Grant, La Salle, Natchitoches, Sabine and Winn and east<br /> Texas, including the following counties, Angelina, Nacogdoches,<br /> Sabine and San Augustine. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,<br /> creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.<br /> Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the<br /> following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Brown and<br /> Morgan Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil<br /> moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is<br /> forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the South<br />

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood<br /> Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tickfaw River Near Holden affecting Livingston Parish. Tickfaw River Near Montpelier affecting St. Helena Parish. .The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These<br /> river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone<br /> 1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday.<br /> Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be<br /> prepared for higher flooding.

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood<br /> Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tickfaw River Near Holden affecting Livingston Parish. Tickfaw River Near Montpelier affecting St. Helena Parish. .The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These<br /> river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone<br /> 1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday.<br /> Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be<br /> prepared for higher flooding.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in<br /> Louisiana... Tickfaw River at Liverpool affecting St. Helena Parish. .The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These<br /> river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone<br /> 1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday.<br /> Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be<br /> prepared for higher flooding. For the Tickfaw River...including Liverpool, Holden, Killian,<br />

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in<br /> Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria<br /> Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton<br /> Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil<br /> moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Peoria. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.7 feet, Flooding begins to low lying areas in<br />

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in<br /> Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria<br /> Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton<br /> Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil<br /> moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is<br /> forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and<br /> increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. .The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These<br /> river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone<br /> 1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday.<br /> Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be<br /> prepared for significant flooding.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be<br /> possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana, including the following<br /> parishes, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin LA, Madison<br /> LA, Richland and Tensas and Mississippi, including the following<br /> areas, Adams, Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah, Covington, Forrest,<br /> Franklin MS, Hinds, Issaquena, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis,<br /> Jones, Kemper, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Leake, Lincoln,<br />