Moderate

Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br /> Description:<br /> * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected, with the<br /> coldest conditions across interior northern Illinois. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and<br /> northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other<br /> sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor<br /> plumbing. Instruction:<br />

The combination of dry fuels, gusty west to northwest winds, and<br /> low relative humidity will lead to an increased risk of wildfires<br /> this afternoon. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily<br /> ignite and spread fire quickly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service<br /> is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.

Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br /> Description:<br /> * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west<br /> central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other<br /> sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor<br /> plumbing. Instruction:<br /> Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br /> Description:<br /> * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central<br /> Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other<br /> sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor<br /> plumbing. Instruction:<br /> Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,<br /> north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other<br /> sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor<br /> plumbing.<br /> Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water.<br /> Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and<br /> float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a<br /> direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the<br /> shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents<br /> expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of<br /> 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 2 PM EDT this<br /> afternoon through Wednesday morning. For the High Surf<br /> Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and<br /> localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best<br />

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water.<br /> Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and<br /> float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a<br /> direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the<br /> shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water.<br /> Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and<br /> float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a<br /> direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the<br /> shore and call or wave for help.

Monday afternoon high temperatures near 60 degrees, relative<br /> humidity values dropping to between 25-30 percent, and breezy<br /> southerly winds sustaining between 10-20 mph and gusting between<br /> 25-30 mph will support near critical fire weather conditions<br /> across southeastern Minnesota this afternoon. Check burning<br /> 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.