Expected

At 153 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over<br /> Victor, or 16 miles northwest of Lincoln, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Mitchell<br /> County.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to<br /> localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded<br /> roadways.

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag<br /> Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT<br /> Wednesday. * WIND...West to southwest winds 20 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 55<br /> MPH. * HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. Overnight recoveries as low as 35<br /> percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.<br /> Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry lightning will be possible on<br /> Tuesday with isolated storms during the afternoon and evening<br /> hours.<br />

* WIND...West to southwest winds 15 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 50<br /> MPH. * HUMIDITY...8 to 12 percent. Overnight recoveries as low as 35<br /> percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.<br /> Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry lightning will be possible on<br /> Tuesday with isolated storms during the afternoon and evening<br /> hours.<br /> A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions<br /> are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of<br />

At 1256 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6<br /> miles east of Keota, or 31 miles north of Fort Morgan, moving<br /> northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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 /> Buckingham.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 130 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from near Rich Hill to 9 miles west of Nevada to<br /> near Fort Scott. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Nevada, Fort Scott, Sheldon, Walker, Schell City, Bronaugh,<br /> Moundville, Richards, Milo, Deerfield, Metz, Harwood, Horton, and<br /> Garland.<br />

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, south central, southwest,<br /> and west central Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. * 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.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. * 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.

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather<br /> Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from<br /> Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 240, 241, 242, 243, 244,<br /> 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon today to 9 PM MDT<br /> this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday<br /> afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...For today, southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up<br />

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and south central<br /> Kansas. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * 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.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery,<br /> Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * 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.