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Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon into the evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 25 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

At 902 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles south of Moss Point to 11 miles south of Gulf Park Estates to 23 miles southeast of Long Beach. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan, Coden, and Alabama Port.

At 908 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near B.l. Garza Middle School to Sharyland to near Granjero. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, Weslaco, San Juan, Alamo, Donna, Mercedes, Hidalgo, and Elsa.

At 1013 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a waterspout over Lake along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Hatteras Ferry Terminal to near Frisco. Movement was northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...

At 824 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line extending from 9 miles east of Saucier to Long Beach. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

At 814 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Garciasville, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Mission, Palmview, Penitas, Sullivan City, La Joya, Palmhurst, Garciasville, Los Ebanos, Mccook, and Alton. This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 822 and 850.

* WHAT...Visibility below one half mile in areas of dense fog. * WHERE...Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Okmulgee, Ottawa, Rogers, Tulsa, and Wagoner Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities are expected to be reduced to less than one half mile by dense fog. Rapidly changing visibility will create hazardous driving conditions. If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

* WHAT...Visibility below one half mile in areas of dense fog. * WHERE...Muskogee County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities are expected to be reduced to less than one half mile by dense fog. Rapidly changing visibility will create hazardous driving conditions. If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Patchy to areas of fog and/or drizzle will continue across much of South-Central Texas this morning with visibilities at or below 2 miles. Patchy dense fog to 1/2 mile or less is possible in a few locations. Motorists should use caution this morning by using the low beams and wind shield wipers, providing extra distance between the vehicle in front of you, and by slowing down.

At 733 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Poplarville to Mcneil to near Pearl River. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Slidell, Picayune, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Poplarville, Diamondhead,