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* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph<br /> expected. * WHERE...Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few<br /> trees and tree limbs will likely come down, resulting in isolated<br /> power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees may result in more<br /> tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months<br /> of the year.<br /> Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high<br />

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph<br /> expected. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines.<br /> Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,<br /> especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees will result in more<br /> tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months<br /> of the year.<br />

At 1151 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm<br /> capable of producing funnel clouds near Dulac, or 17 miles south of<br /> Houma, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to<br /> outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down<br /> tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Houma, Chauvin, Dulac, Montegut, Cocodrie, Bayou Cane, Tambour Bay<br />

At 1252 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from Owendale to near Gagetown to Caro. Movement was<br /> east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Caro, Bad Axe, Cass City, Harbor Beach, Ubly, Deckerville,<br />

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a<br /> Flood Warning for the following river and locations in Illinois...<br /> Indiana... Wabash River at Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site,<br /> and Riverton. .Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall that repetitively passed over the<br /> same areas along the Wabash River valley Wednesday and Wednesday<br /> night will cause the river to quickly rise. Crests are expected to<br /> occur Friday through Sunday at Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power<br />

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a<br /> Flood Warning for the following river and locations in Illinois...<br /> Indiana... Wabash River at Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site,<br /> and Riverton. .Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall that repetitively passed over the<br /> same areas along the Wabash River valley Wednesday and Wednesday<br /> night will cause the river to quickly rise. Crests are expected to<br /> occur Friday through Sunday at Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power<br />

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a<br /> Flood Warning for the following river and locations in Illinois...<br /> Indiana... Wabash River at Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site,<br /> and Riverton. .Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall that repetitively passed over the<br /> same areas along the Wabash River valley Wednesday and Wednesday<br /> night will cause the river to quickly rise. Crests are expected to<br /> occur Friday through Sunday at Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power<br />

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arkansas, northwest Louisiana, and<br /> east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> illnesses.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose<br /> fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning<br />

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...In Arkansas, Little River County. In Oklahoma, McCurtain<br /> County. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> illnesses.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose<br /> fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning<br />

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the<br /> following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is<br /> forecast. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...Until late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water has overtopped roads causing<br /> closures. This includes 130th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar<br /> Ave. Extensive agricultural land near the river is flooded. Water<br />