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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

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High Winds Expected Through Tonight

Strong winds will be found across much of the area today, with high winds expected across portions of the Cody Foothills and across Johnson county. A High Wind Warning is in effect for the these two areas to account for this very strong wind. A blow-over risk will be possible across portions of I-25 and I-90 through Johnson county, and Highway 120 north of Cody.

Amounts / Intensity: Winds to 60 mph are expected today across portions of the Cody Foothills through 6pm and Johnson county through midnight.

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