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At 1258 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of dry thunderstorms extending from near Roswell to 15 miles southwest of Hagerman, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Roswell, Dexter, Hagerman, Bottomless Lakes State Park, Lake Arthur, Roswell Correctional Facility, Midway and Greenfield. This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 79 and 104.

* WHAT...West northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Fort Peck Lake. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights up to 5 feet. Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

* WHAT...Warm temperatures in the 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of cold water temperatures which are currently in the mid to upper 40s. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the

...Please check with state and local authorities regarding guidelines for allowed activities... * The warm air temperatures this weekend in the mid 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 40s to mid 50s across Lake Champlain and the smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the US Coast Guard,

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Kern River Valley. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * 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...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * 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.

* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the lower 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the upper 30s and lower 40s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the region's smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the US Coast Guard, when the water temperatures are below 50 degrees, the chance of

* WHAT....The warm air temperatures in the upper 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently in the low 40s. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use caution and be prepared for immersion. Dress for cold water temperatures and know how to perform rescues. A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches, with higher amounts on high peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and slushy road conditions and raw back country conditions Saturday evening into Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels quickly fall Saturday evening after a round of showers and perhaps a couple thunderstorms