Severe

At 1244 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the southeastern edge of 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. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... 102 River at Rosendale affecting Andrew and Buchanan Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...102 River at Rosendale. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Lowland agricultural flooding begins. At 18.0 feet, State Route 48 on the east side of Rosendale is overtopped by flood waters. At 19.0 feet, State Route 48 on the

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Vermilion River at Pontiac affecting Livingston County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Pontiac, Leonore...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Vermilion River from near Pontiac downstream to IL23 near Streator, including the Pontiac gauge. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Park Street is threatened in Pontiac.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Pontiac, Leonore...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Vermilion River from IL23 near Streator downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.7 feet.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220 and 222. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 228. * WINDS...East 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 223 and 224. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220 and 222. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry thunderstorms, low relative humidity, and gusty winds, which is in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. * Thunderstorms...Storms are expected to remain to the southern