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Flood Watch issued April 28 at 1:37PM CDT until May 1 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following areas, Bourbon, Cherokee and Crawford and Missouri, including the following areas, Barry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, Maries, McDonald, Miller, Morgan, Newton, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Polk, Pulaski, Shannon, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers
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Red Flag Warning issued April 28 at 11:42AM CDT until April 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

...Critical Wildfire Danger Monday Afternoon... The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane. * TIMING...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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Red Flag Warning issued April 28 at 10:40AM MDT until April 28 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 029 Gove and 253 Kit Carson. * TIMING...Until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 3:36PM CDT until April 28 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

At 336 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles south of Lakefield to near Lake Park to 6 miles southeast of Harris, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. These severe storms will be near... Wahpeton, Okoboji, Spirit Lake, Orleans, and Lake Park around 340 PM CDT. West Okoboji around 345 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include Arnolds Park and Milford.
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Tornado Watch issued April 28 at 3:34PM CDT until April 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

TORNADO WATCH 180 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST IOWA BUENA VISTA CHEROKEE CLAY DICKINSON O'BRIEN OSCEOLA PLYMOUTH SIOUX IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA COTTONWOOD JACKSON NOBLES THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARNOLDS PARK, CHEROKEE, HARTLEY, HAWARDEN, HULL, JACKSON, LAKEFIELD, LE MARS, MILFORD, MOUNTAIN LAKE, ORANGE CITY, ROCK VALLEY, SANBORN, SHELDON, SIBLEY, SIOUX CENTER, SPENCER, SPIRIT LAKE, STORM LAKE, WINDOM, AND WORTHINGTON.
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Tornado Watch issued April 28 at 3:27PM CDT until April 28 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 181 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA FLOYD MITCHELL IN NORTHEAST IOWA CHICKASAW HOWARD IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA DODGE FILLMORE MOWER OLMSTED WABASHA WINONA IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN BUFFALO TREMPEALEAU THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALMA, ARCADIA, AUSTIN, CHARLES CITY, CRESCO, DODGE CENTER, NEW HAMPTON, OSAGE, PRESTON, ROCHESTER, WABASHA, WHITEHALL, AND WINONA.
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Tornado Watch issued April 28 at 3:27PM CDT until April 28 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 181 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL IOWA HAMILTON HARDIN WEBSTER IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA BUTLER CERRO GORDO FRANKLIN HANCOCK HUMBOLDT KOSSUTH WINNEBAGO WORTH WRIGHT IN NORTHWEST IOWA POCAHONTAS IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA CALHOUN SAC THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ACKLEY, ALGONA, ALLISON, APLINGTON, BELMOND, BRITT, CLARION, CLARKSVILLE, CLEAR LAKE, DUMONT, EAGLE GROVE, EARLY, ELDORA, FONDA, FOREST CITY, FORT DODGE, GARNER, GILMORE CITY, GREENE, HAMPTON, HUMBOLDT, IOWA FALLS, KANAWHA, LAKE CITY, LAKE MILLS, LAKE VIEW, LAURENS, MANLY
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Tornado Watch issued April 28 at 3:27PM CDT until April 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

TORNADO WATCH 180 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST IOWA EMMET PALO ALTO THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF EMMETSBURG AND ESTHERVILLE. * PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE... A FEW TORNADOES LIKELY WITH A COUPLE INTENSE TORNADOES POSSIBLE. WIDESPREAD LARGE HAIL AND SCATTERED VERY LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER LIKELY. SCATTERED DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY WITH ISOLATED SIGNIFICANT GUSTS TO 80 MPH POSSIBLE.
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Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 2:28PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Southerly winds are increasing across the area due to an approaching storm. Sustained winds of 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph are occurring over the region. The winds will remain brisk for the next several hours. If traveling across northwestern Iowa; be aware of cross winds while driving along all highways and interstates but especially east west directed travel. Persons in high profile vehicles or towing a trailer may experience more difficult travel due to the stronger winds and wind gusts.
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Flood Warning issued April 28 at 10:30AM CDT until May 4 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From this evening to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Water affects homes along old U.S. Highway 61. At 12.0 feet, overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.8