Moderate

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 likely with a few locations<br /> potentially seeing values as high as 109. * WHERE...Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties in North<br /> Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> illnesses.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car<br />

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and large<br /> hail are possible through this evening across portions of eastern<br /> West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, central and southern Maryland,<br /> and the District of Columbia. Residents in these areas should monitor this situation very closely<br /> and ensure your NOAA weather radios are set to alert mode. Severe<br /> weather warnings for imminent damaging storms may become necessary. Here are some safety rules to keep in mind when severe weather is<br />

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2.0 ft of<br /> inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas<br /> near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards<br /> Statement, increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip<br /> currents expected. * WHERE...San Francisco County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.<br /> For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 3 AM PDT Sunday through 3<br /> AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only<br />

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2.0 ft of<br /> inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas<br /> near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards<br /> Statement, increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip<br /> currents expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM PDT Saturday<br /> to 3 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 3 AM<br /> PDT Sunday through 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with<br />

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3-5 ft waves and<br /> rip currents. * WHERE...Benzie, Manistee and Southeast Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water<br /> and high waves can sweep people off piers.<br /> Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from near Whitney Point to near Little Meadows to<br /> Herrick. Movement was east at 30 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Binghamton, Vestal, Johnson City, Endicott, Kirkwood, Conklin, Maine,<br /> Rush, Towanda, and Wysox.<br />

* WHAT...The warm temperatures in the middle to upper 70s to<br /> middle 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of<br /> the cold water temperatures which are currently in the upper<br /> 40s. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause<br /> hypothermia to anyone immersed in the waters. Anyone on boats<br /> or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.<br />

* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected on Saturday. * WHERE...Tarrant, Dallas, Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Hood,<br /> Somervell, Johnson, Ellis, Rockwall, Navarro, and Kaufman counties. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related<br /> illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those who will be participating in activities<br /> outside with large crowds should take extra precautions to protect<br /> themselves and others from heatstroke and heat exhaustion.<br />

At 227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9<br /> miles southwest of Palm Bay, moving south at 5 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 hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Palm Bay.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong<br /> thunderstorms 7 miles northwest of Cohutta, or 8 miles north of<br /> Ringgold, 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 /> Wildwood Lake, South Cleveland, Collegedale, McDonald, Conasauga, Red<br /> Clay State Park, Flint Springs, Apison, Gap Springs, and Ooltewah.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.