Moderate

At 357 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cross Keys, or near<br /> Macon, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to<br /> ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of<br /> light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Macon, Jeffersonville, Gordon, Ivey, Payne, Payne City, Postell,<br /> Mountain Springs, Griswoldville, Fitzpatrick, Greenberry Crossroads,<br />

At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Woodley, or 19 miles east of Plymouth, 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<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Alligator, Gum Neck, Columbia, Woodley, Newfoundland, Scuppernong,<br /> Frying Pan Landing, and Creswell.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 323 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9<br /> miles south of Colquitt, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Colquitt, Donalsonville, Bainbridge, West Bainbridge, Iron City,<br /> Climax, Brinson, Vada, Hanover, Ausmac, Babcock, Davis Park,<br /> Eldorendo, Decatur Co A/P, Steinham Store, Harrells Still, Boykin,<br />

At 323 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6<br /> miles southeast of Lincolnton, or near High Shoals, moving east at 25<br /> mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Lincolnton, Dallas, Stanley, Westport, High Shoals, Boger City, Iron<br /> Station, Mt Holly, Lake Norman, and Lowesville.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 224 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13<br /> miles southeast of Diboll, moving northeast at 20 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<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Lufkin, Diboll, Hudson, Huntington, Burke, Zavalla, Shawnee, Homer<br /> and Dolan.<br /> Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening<br />

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to<br /> elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches expected.<br /> In addition, high astronomical tides of 7.5 to 7.9 feet are<br /> expected each evening through Monday. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, Los Angeles<br /> County Beaches, and Southern Santa Barbara County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip<br /> currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can<br />

At 127 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11<br /> miles west of Enoch, or 11 miles northwest of Cedar City, moving<br /> northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Iron<br /> County.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 328 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm<br /> capable of producing a landspout near Portage, moving east<br /> northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds<br /> could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured<br /> objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Lakemont, Williamsburg, Duncansville, Canoe<br />

At 328 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line<br /> extending from Curry Hill to Beulah, and moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and<br /> heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of<br /> light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary<br /> street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...<br /> Washington, Warrenton, Sparta, Gibson, Wrens, Stapleton, Avera,<br />

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire<br /> weather conditions today. Northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with<br /> gusts of 30 mph are forecast for this afternoon/evening. Minimum<br /> relative humidity values of 25 to 33 percent are also expected.<br /> Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of<br /> fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see<br /> www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.