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At 1153 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of showers near Big Timber, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Localized wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Expect sudden cross winds on I-90 west of Columbus. Locations impacted include... Big Timber, Greycliff, Reed Point and Mc Leod. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

At 130 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Upatoi, or 14 miles northeast of Columbus, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, heavy rain, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Talbotton, Waverly Hall, Junction City, Geneva, Upatoi, Ellerslie, Juniper, Baldwinville, Baughville, Olive Branch, Po Biddy Crossroads,

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30. * WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ this morning. * 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.

At 105 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Smiths Station, Alabama, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Columbus, Waverly Hall, Bibb City, Upatoi, Goat Rock Lake, Ellerslie,

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

At 1247 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a heavy downpour 7 miles west of Fuquay-Varina, or 13 miles southwest of Cary, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Clayton, Zebulon, Angier, Apex, Holly Springs, and Knightdale. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 288 and 314.

At 1148 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Waynesboro, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Millry, Silas, and Coffeeville. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

Observations from WYDOT sensors across Interstate 80 show occasional wind gusts between 50 to 55 MPH late tonight. These winds are expected to continue after midnight with brief gusts up to 60 MPH possible. Those traveling in high profile vehicles, including light trailers and campers, are urged to use caution tonight through early Thursday morning. Be prepared for sudden wind gusts between 50 to 60 MPH, especially between Mile Markers 260 and 285.

At 1200 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Downtown Asheville, or near Asheville Airport, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Arden, Mills River, Fletcher, Fairview In Buncombe County, Mountain