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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 581...PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING...IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST ILLINOIS MERCER IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS HANCOCK HENDERSON MCDONOUGH WARREN IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL IOWA BENTON CEDAR IOWA JOHNSON JONES LINN MUSCATINE IN SOUTHEAST IOWA

ESFHFO The latest forecast for Tropical Storm Lala takes the system near the state as a strong tropical storm. While Lala is expected to move steadily west-northwest as it passes by the island chain, abundant moisture drawn into the circulation will bring the potential for very heavy rainfall and flash flooding from late Friday into the weekend across the state. While the details on the timing and rainfall amounts will highly depend on the eventual track, we could see widespread rainfall of 5

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Wapiti Burn Area. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Idaho, including the following area, Boise Mountains. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti Burn Area is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Wapiti Burn Area should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Wapiti burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of central Idaho, including the following area, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti burn scar is expected during the period of the watch. Anyone in or near the Wapiti burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow moving through the Wapiti burn scar. Be sure to stay up to date with information from

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Big Rock burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Idaho, including the following area, Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Big Rock burn scar is expected during the period of the watch. Anyone in or near the Big Rock burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow moving through the Big Rock burn scar. Be sure to stay up to date with information

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This watch includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Widemouth 2, France Canyon, Monroe Canyon, and Silver King.

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Hurricane Watch, hurricane conditions possible. * WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST Friday. For the Hurricane Watch, 6 PM Friday through 6 PM Saturday. * IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Hurricane Watch, hurricane conditions possible. * WHERE...Big Island Windward Waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM HST Friday. For the Hurricane Watch, 6 PM Friday through 6 PM Saturday. * IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 112 to 118 degrees. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 115 to 120 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Wapiti Burn Area. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Idaho, including the following area, Boise Mountains. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti Burn Area is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Wapiti Burn Area should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall