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...The National Weather Service in Topeka KS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Solomon River at Minneapolis affecting Ottawa County. Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. Solomon River near Niles affecting Saline, Ottawa and Dickinson Counties. Republican River at Clay Center affecting Clay County. Saline River at Tescott affecting Saline and Ottawa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Republican River at Clay Center. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.

The combination of light winds and abundant tropical moisture will make the atmosphere favorable for the development of weak tropical funnels today. Most of these funnel clouds will be short lived and usually do not touch the ground. However, you should be prepared to seek shelter in the event a funnel does reach the ground.

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKDT this evening. * Winds...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph at times. * Timing...1 PM AKDT through 9 PM AKDT this evening. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 to 25 percent. * Temperatures...As high as 75 to 77 degrees. * Location...Lake Iliamna. * Impacts...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible.

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKDT this evening. * Winds...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph at times. * Timing...1 PM AKDT through 9 PM AKDT this evening. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 to 25 percent. * Temperatures...As high as 75 degrees. * Location...Inland Bristol Bay including Koliganek and New Stuyahok. * Impacts...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of north central Kansas, including the following counties, southwestern Jewell, northwestern Mitchell, Osborne and southeastern Smith. * WHEN...Until noon CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of some creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations in the Warning area is likely still occurring. It could take several more hours for area creeks and streams to return into their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northeastern Harlan County in south central Nebraska... Southeastern Phelps County in south central Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of some creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations in the Warning area is likely still occurring. It could take at least a few more hours for area reeks and streams to return into their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansas... South Fork Solomon Near Osborne affecting Osborne County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Fork Solomon near Osborne. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, the north approach and bridge on 70th Avenue will begin to flood. In addition...Access to Shady Bend Golf Course via the club house will be cut off. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Warm conditions, southwest winds gusting as high as 25 mph, and relative humidity falling as low as 25 percent will result in an increased grass and brush fire threat this afternoon. Use extra care with any outdoor activities that involve open flame or sparks, including operating farm equipment, parking on grass, and improperly discarding smoking materials.

The combination of drying fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will result in elevated fire danger conditions along and north of US-10 today. Southwest winds between 5-15 mph will gust to 20-25 mph this afternoon. Relative humidity values as low as 30 percent are expected. These conditions support the quick start and spread of wildfires, so be sure to take the proper precautions. Humidity values are expected to be higher on Friday.