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At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Windsor, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ionia, Brandon, and Mora. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 25.8 feet, Along South 4th Street, numerous homes begin flooding near the St. Clair Street intersection. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of Kansas, including the following counties, Johnson and Wyandotte and west central Missouri, including the following counties, Clay, Jackson and Platte. * WHEN...Until 900 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 248 PM CDT, State road departments continue report multiple road closres through the warned area due excessive

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Kansas, including the following county, Leavenworth. * WHEN...Until 900 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 250 PM CDT, State road departments continue to report multiple roads remain closed due to flooding from earlier heavy rain. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain fell earlier today.

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Arnold. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Meramec River near Arnold. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Meramec Bottom Road between Wells Road and Kerth Road begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

While breezy southeast winds will be common through tonight, locally stronger wind gusts are possible late this afternoon through early evening behind a decaying line of showers and thunderstorms approaching from the southwest. Winds may gust as high as 45 to 55 mph, with the most likely time frame for these stronger gusts being between 4-8 PM.

...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau affecting Alexander, Scott, Perry, Union, Jackson and Cape Girardeau Counties. .Recent heavy rainfall upstream along the Mississippi River combined with additional heavy rain over the next 24 to 36 hours will result in river levels rising. Cape Girardeau is forecast to rise above flood stage on Thursday evening, cresting around 35 feet this weekend.

Strong gradient winds are occuring on the back side of the showers and thunderstorms in east central IL. Expect east to southeast winds gusting 45 to 55 mph at times through 5 pm, especially from I-57 east and north of I-70. Secure loose objects and watch for possible falling tree limbs with these gusty winds. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles like semi trucks.

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Mid Fork Salt River near Holliday. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mid Fork Salt River near Holliday. * WHEN...From this evening to late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Wastewater lift station begins flooding at about this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

At 201 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pittsboro, or 18 miles west of Houston, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Bruce, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, Pittsboro, Houlka, Randolph, New Houlka, Robbs, Thorn, Reid, Loyd, Pannell, Matthews, and Thelma. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.