Moderate

* WHAT...Wet snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Glacier National Park * WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 3 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous conditions in the backcountry. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Outdoor recreationalists should be prepared for winter conditions. Snowfall could impact roads and cold temperatures may result in hypothermia.

At 235 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Combee Settlement, or 11 miles northwest of Auburndale, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lakeland, Davenport, Polk City, Gibsonia, and Loughman. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...McPherson, Brown, Marshall, and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Patchy blowing dust will continue, with localized areas with blowing dust causing visibility to fall to around 1 mile at times. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Patchy blowing dust will continue, with localized areas with blowing dust causing visibility to fall to around 1 mile at times. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...In Maine, Interior Cumberland Highlands and Southern Oxford Counties. In New Hampshire, Northern Carroll County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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...Patchy blowing dust with localized visibility of one mile or less expected. The blowing dust will occur near open agricultural areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Locally reduced visibility may lead to locally hazardous driving conditions. Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph for Stampede Reservoir, Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, and Eagle Lake. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves 1 to 3 feet for Pyramid Lake, Lahontan, and Rye Patch reservoirs. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing

At 141 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rainbow Lakes Estates, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rainbow Lakes Estates and Dunnellon. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.