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A band of deeper moisture over the Big Island could produce heavy showers through this afternoon that may lead to flooding. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The Big Island. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Middle River near Indianola affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Middle River near Indianola, or from Clanton Creek near Spring Hill to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.6 feet, and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHWEST AND PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA... .Warm and breezy conditions are expected over western North Dakota on Thursday ahead of an approaching cold front. Temperatures are forecast to climb into the upper 80s, with afternoon humidities of 12 to 20 percent. Winds on Thursday afternoon are forecast to be westerly 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Due to the low humidity

* WHAT... For the Hazardous Seas Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 11 ft at 8 seconds expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft at 7 seconds expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt and very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 10 ft at 8 seconds possible. * WHERE...All of the area. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 AM PDT

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:47 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.0 feet, and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached later today. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

The National Weather Service in Glasgow has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 122. * WIND...WEST AT 10 TO 20 WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH. * HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 11 PERCENT. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will possibly spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in these areas of this Fire Weather Watch.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 122. * WIND...WEST AT 10 TO 20 WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH. * HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 11 PERCENT. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will possibly spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in these areas of this Fire Weather Watch.

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds may create erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...127. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland. In South Central MT...Park...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 87 degrees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across

A weak band of moisture just east of the Big Island will move west on Wednesday and may produce flooding on the Big Island during the afternoon. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The Big Island. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff.

ESFAFC Hydrologic Concerns: * High water coming down Kuskokwim River, in combination with strong south to southwesterly winds, could cause bankfull conditions or minor flooding along the Kuskokwim and Johnson Rivers during high tide. Locations: * Along Kuskokwim River, from Bethel south to Napakiak. * Along Johnson River, from Nunapitchuk and Kasigluk south to the Kuskokwim River. Timing: * Highest water levels will likely occur around high tide on Friday,