Severe

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

At 903 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Van<br /> 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<br /> roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include...<br /> Okaton, Capa, Wendte, and Van Metre.<br /> For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a<br /> building.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in<br /> Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle<br /> Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream<br /> 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<br /> Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...<br />

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...<br /> Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton<br /> 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<br /> Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is<br /> forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until further notice.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...<br /> Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton<br /> 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<br /> Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is<br /> 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...<br /> Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton<br /> 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<br /> 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...<br /> Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton<br /> 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<br /> 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<br />

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in<br /> Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Chester. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in<br /> 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<br /> precipitation for the next 24 hours.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in<br /> Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Chester. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in<br /> 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<br /> precipitation for the next 24 hours.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in<br /> Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Chester. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in<br /> 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<br /> precipitation for the next 24 hours.