Severe

At 1244 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing<br /> heavy rain across the southeastern edge of the warned area. Between<br /> 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1<br /> to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to<br /> begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,<br /> highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor<br /> drainage and low-lying areas.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in<br /> Missouri... 102 River at Rosendale affecting Andrew and Buchanan Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is<br /> forecast. * WHERE...102 River at Rosendale. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Lowland agricultural flooding begins. At<br /> 18.0 feet, State Route 48 on the east side of Rosendale is<br /> overtopped by flood waters. At 19.0 feet, State Route 48 on the<br />

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood<br /> Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Vermilion River at Pontiac affecting Livingston County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Pontiac,<br /> Leonore...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Vermilion River from near Pontiac downstream to IL23 near<br /> Streator, including the Pontiac gauge. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Park Street is threatened in Pontiac.<br />

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in<br /> Illinois... Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Pontiac,<br /> Leonore...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Vermilion River from IL23 near Streator downstream to<br /> confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...<br /> - At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.7 feet.<br />

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220 and 222. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch<br /> and spread rapidly and erratically.<br /> A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions<br /> are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of<br /> strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can<br /> contribute to extreme fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 228. * WINDS...East 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise<br /> extreme caution with any outdoor burning.<br /> A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions<br /> are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible<br /> Red Flag Warnings.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 223 and 224. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch<br /> and spread rapidly and erratically.<br /> A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions<br /> are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of<br /> strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can<br /> contribute to extreme fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220 and 222. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch<br /> and spread rapidly and erratically.<br /> A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions<br /> are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of<br /> strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can<br /> contribute to extreme fire behavior.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag<br /> Warning for dry thunderstorms, low relative humidity, and gusty<br /> winds, which is in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise<br /> extreme caution with any outdoor burning. * Thunderstorms...Storms are expected to remain to the southern<br />