Moderate

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.

At 329 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking<br /> a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Shark Valley Obs Tower, or<br /> 18 miles northwest of The Redland, moving north at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 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. Locations impacted include...<br /> Shark Valley Obs Tower.<br />

At 332 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line<br /> extending from near Chappells Mill to Mock Springs, and moving east<br /> at 30 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 />

At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Grantsboro, or 13 miles northeast of James City, moving northeast at<br /> 15 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 /> New Bern, Washington, Blounts Creek, Vanceboro, Askins, Cayton,<br /> Jasper, Olympia, Edward, Grantsboro, Royal, Cox Crossroads,<br /> Bonnerton, Core Point, Ernul, Fairfield Harbour, Alliance, Aurora,<br />

At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over<br /> Mary, or near Campton, moving east at 20 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 /> Jackson, Campton, Simpson, Rosefork, Keck, Lexie, Baptist, Pence,<br /> Hollonville, Gilmore, Lee City, Vancleve, Moct, Frozen Creek, Vortex,<br /> Wilhurst, Shockey, Mary, Landsaw, and High Falls.

At 234 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Hutton, or 13 miles southwest of Lena, moving east at 25 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 /> Alexandria, Pineville, Boyce, Lena, Flatwoods, and Timber Trails. This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 89 and 109.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 334 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Pine Hall, or near Madison, moving east at 25 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<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Eden...<br /> Reidsville...<br /> Wentworth...<br /> Mayodan...<br /> Madison...<br /> Stoneville...<br /> and Mayfield.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 334 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Bolingbroke, or 9 miles<br /> southeast of Forsyth, moving southeast at 20 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, Forsyth, Payne, Payne City, Wesleyan, Lizella, Lake<br /> Tobesofkee, Bolingbroke, Arkwright, and Russellville.<br />

At 235 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from Byrdstown to 9 miles northeast of Monterey.<br /> Movement was east at 30 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 /> Jamestown, Byrdstown, Allardt, Grimsley, Crawford, Pickett State<br /> Park, and Pall Mall.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.