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At 200 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Chalk, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Crowell. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Areas of locally dense fog will affect areas near the Twin Ports as marine fog streams in off of Lake Superior. Visibilities of 1/4 to 1 mile have already been observed, which should persist through a few hours after sunrise this morning. If traveling, reduce your speed and use low-beam headlights when encountering foggy areas. A Dense Fog Advisory may be needed. Keep updated on the latest forecast for fog development trends.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * 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.

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Mead - AZ side and Lake Mohave - AZ side. In Nevada, Lake Mead - NV side and Lake Mohave - NV side. * WHEN...From 10 AM PDT /10 AM MST/ to 6 PM PDT /6 PM MST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. South to southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon into early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 30 to 40 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

At 157 AM CDT /1257 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Arnegard, or 13 miles southwest of Watford City, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Watford City, Arnegard, Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit and Johnsons Corner.

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to elevated fire weather conditions today. South to southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon into early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 30 to 40 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see