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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.3 feet, Township roads downstream in Covington begin flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.3 feet.

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North Itasca, Central St. Louis, North Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* WHAT...West winds gusting up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by strong winds. Be prepared for strong winds if you plan to venture into the mountains.

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting frequently between 50 and 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Paradise Valley. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult on US-89 through the Paradise Valley, especially for high profile vehicles. Local power outages are possible. Warm and dry conditions with strong winds could cause rapid fire spread. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds this afternoon and evening will be erratic at times, due to isolated thunderstorm activity.

* WHAT...West winds gusting up to 60 mph expected. Strongest winds tonight through Thursday morning. * WHERE...Golden Valley, Musselshell, Northern Stillwater, and Southwestern Yellowstone. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down some trees and power lines. Local power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles. Warm and dry conditions with strong winds could cause rapid fire spread.

* WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 70 mph possible. Strongest winds tonight through Thursday morning. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down some trees and power lines. Local power outages are possible. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Warm and dry conditions with strong winds could cause rapid fire spread.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bayou Vermilion near Carencro. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Roads along Bayou Fuseilier are

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, When the river is falling and the gauge

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Vermilion River at Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Minor flooding of Beaver Park and

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting George, Greene and Perry Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.7 feet.