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* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase this evening out of the southwest building waves to 3 to 6 feet tonight. The waves

Strong northeasterly wind gusts not associated with thunderstorms have developed across part of the U.S. Highway 20 region in eastern Iowa. Waterloo Airport gusted to over 60 mph with isolated wind damage reported. While winds are not expected to be that strong to the east, gusts over 40 mph are expected for parts of Benton, Buchanan, Delaware, and northern Linn Counties. These should persist through 11 to 1130 AM. Expect temporary difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Areas near and east of the Interstate 95 corridor from northeast to southern Maryland and the northern neck of Virginia, including Baltimore MD and Washington DC. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Missouri... Chariton River near Prairie Hill affecting Macon and Chariton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chariton River near Prairie Hill. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Fields along the river begin to flood. At 19.0 feet, Farmland and secondary roads in the Chariton River

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Iowa, including the following counties, Appanoose, Lucas, Monroe and Wayne. * WHEN...Until 915 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads have been closed due to flooding especially across the southwest half of Monroe County. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 906 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet on south facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Skunk River at Augusta affecting Henry IA, Des Moines and Lee Counties. .Rounds of heavy rain will produce flooding on portions of the Skunk River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water floods some agricultural land near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

...The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Tarkio River at Fairfax affecting Atchison and Holt Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tarkio River at Fairfax. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Low-lying farm fields begin to flood. At 18.0 feet, U.S. Highway 59 north of Fairfax begins to flood. At 19.0 feet, Flooding begins in the vicinity of Corning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Fall River, Southern Foothills, and Western Fall River. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.