Severe

Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan, including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Baraga, Dickinson, Iron and Marquette. In western Upper Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton.

SVRFSD The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Western Woodbury County in west central Iowa... Southeastern Dakota County in northeastern Nebraska... * Until 100 PM CDT. * At 1212 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Homer, or 15 miles southwest of Sioux City, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

At 1221 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Scribner, or 11 miles south of West Point, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Scribner, Hooper, Snyder, Uehling, and Dead Timber State Recreation Area. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for east central Nebraska.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. * TIMING...Until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control.

SVROAX The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Thurston County in northeastern Nebraska... * Until 1245 PM CDT. * At 1155 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Thurston, or 17 miles east of Wayne, moving northeast at 25 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. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Thurston around 1200 PM CDT.

At 1156 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of North Bend, or 20 miles southwest of West Point, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Scribner, Hooper, Snyder, Uehling, and Dead Timber State Recreation Area.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow covered roadways. Falling and or blowing snow may reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy, wet snow may cause instances of power outages and or tree damage. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow covered roadways. Falling and or blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility at times. Those with outdoor plans should be prepared for dangerous outdoor conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy, wet snow may cause isolated power

At 1134 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles northeast of Schuyler, or 16 miles north of David City, moving northeast at 30 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. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Colfax County, including the following locations... Rogers and Fishers Elementary.

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Central Highlands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak winds gusts are expected between 10 am MDT and 1 pm MDT. Patchy blowing dust reducing visibility is also possible. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high