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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU AND WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS AND NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS... .Strong and gusty winds will continue over west central to northwestern New Mexico through the early evening with gusts

* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT 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 fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Clinton IL and Washington IL Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois and central and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time

At 251 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fulgham, or 9 miles northeast of Clinton, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Murray, Mayfield, Lynnville, Sedalia, Wingo, Water Valley, Fancy Farm, Kirksey, and Harris Grove.

At 153 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles northeast of Greenhorn Mountain, or 19 miles southwest of Pueblo, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Southwestern Pueblo, Salt Creek, and Colorado City. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 256 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Morgantown, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Bowling Green, Morgantown, Plum Springs, Mount Victor, Woodbury, Barren River, Dimple, Girkin, Leetown, and Benleo. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 158 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grants, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and blowing dust. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust may reduce visibility below 2 miles. Locations impacted include... Grants, Milan, San Mateo and San Rafael in Cibola County. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 75 and 91.

At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southeast of Harrisville to 10 miles southwest of Stonewall Jackson to 10 miles northwest of Webster Springs. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Clarksburg, Buckhannon, Weston, Philippi, Glenville, Audra State