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...RED FLAG WARNING EXTENDED FOR SOUTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT... .Critical fire weather conditions continue late this evening across southwest and west central North Dakota, where relative humidity remains in the 10 to 20 percent range with gusty southwest winds. Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and become difficult to control. * WINDS...Southwest around 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...South west and west central North Dakota.

...RED FLAG WARNING THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Westerly winds in the upper levels will increase over New Mexico through Thursday, while a surface trough redevelops in the lee of the southern Rockies. This will result in widespread west and northwest wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with higher gusts up to 55

...RED FLAG WARNING THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Westerly winds in the upper levels will increase over New Mexico through Thursday, while a surface trough redevelops in the lee of the southern Rockies. This will result in widespread west and northwest wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with higher gusts up to 55

At 903 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Van Metre, or 11 miles north of Murdo, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Okaton, Capa, Wendte, and Van Metre. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County. Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until further notice.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County. Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County. Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pecatonica River at Freeport. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County. Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects South

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Chester. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Canton. Illinois River at Hardin. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.