Severe

* WHAT...Winds up to 35 kt with gusts potentially over 40 kt and<br /> seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20<br /> NM, Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20<br /> to 60 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to<br /> 60 NM. * WHEN...Through Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could<br /> capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.<br /> Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.<br />

* WHAT...The potential for winds up to 35 knots with gusts over 40<br /> knots, rough bay waters, and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Galveston Bay and Coastal waters from Freeport to<br /> Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM. * WHEN...Through Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could<br /> capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.<br /> Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible<br /> hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter<br />

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas<br /> 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf<br /> of America. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from early<br /> Wednesday afternoon until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will<br /> capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.<br /> Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.<br /> Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the<br />

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be<br /> possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following<br /> parishes, Assumption, Central Jefferson, Central Plaquemines,<br /> Central St. Charles, Central Tangipahoa, East Baton Rouge, East<br /> Feliciana, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Iberville, Lower St.<br /> Charles, Lower Tangipahoa, Northern Livingston, Northern St.<br /> Tammany, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, Southeast St. Tammany,<br />

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red<br /> Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is<br /> in effect from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/<br /> Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern<br /> Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206<br /> Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather<br /> Zone 208 Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie<br />

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in<br /> Louisiana... Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington affecting St. Tammany<br /> Parish. .Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 will bring more heavy rainfall<br /> Wednesday evening into Thursday. Additional rises are possible for<br /> all area rivers. Continue to closely monitor the forecasts for<br /> changes to crest. For the Tangipahoa River...including Robert...Minor flooding is<br /> forecast.<br />

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in<br /> Louisiana... Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington affecting St. Tammany<br /> Parish. .Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 will bring more heavy rainfall<br /> Wednesday evening into Thursday. Additional rises are possible for<br /> all area rivers. Continue to closely monitor the forecasts for<br /> changes to crest. For the Tangipahoa River...including Robert...Minor flooding is<br /> forecast.<br />

* WHAT...Coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property<br /> including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure<br /> could be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The best chance of coastal flooding will<br /> occur late overnight tonight into Wednesday morning and<br /> afternoon.<br /> Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If<br />

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in<br /> Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau affecting Union, Cape<br /> Girardeau, Jackson, Perry, Scott and Alexander Counties. For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes,<br /> Hickman, New Madrid...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs. The Mississippi<br />

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS<br /> EVENING FOR FOR THE EASTERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE AND WESTERN<br /> SANDHILLS... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern<br /> Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR. * TIMING...For the watch Wednesday, Noon through 9 PM MDT. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 83. * LIGHTNING...none expected. * IMPACTS...Any fire starts should spread rapidly and be<br /> difficult to control.<br />