Moderate

A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast<br /> Missouri and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of<br /> 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be<br /> expected.

At 452 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong<br /> thunderstorms extending from 20 miles north of Gillham to 34 miles<br /> northwest of Broken Bow, or extending from 21 miles northwest of<br /> Umpire to 50 miles northwest of De Queen, moving south 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. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br />

* WHAT...High temperatures up to 103 degrees expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...-Moderate Heat Risk<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Coastal Washington County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.<br /> If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of<br /> distance ahead of you.

At 439 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong<br /> thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles northwest of<br /> Clayton to 7 miles east of Nashoba to 4 miles southeast of Octavia.<br /> Movement was south at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow<br /> around unsecured objects. Locations in or near the path include...<br /> Clayton... Albion...<br /> Octavia... Clayton Lake State Park...<br />

At 410 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 41<br /> miles north of Broken Bow, or 46 miles northwest of De Queen, moving<br /> south 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 /> Sherwood, Mount Herman, Bethel, Smithville, Hochatown, Battiest,<br /> Watson, Pickens, Plunketville and Ringold.<br /> Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening<br />

* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions<br /> expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Oswego county. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.<br /> Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.

* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions<br /> expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Erie county. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.<br /> Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.

At 349 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong<br /> thunderstorms along a line extending from near Talihina to 4 miles<br /> south of Muse to 5 miles east of Queen Wilhelmina State Park.<br /> Movement was south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow<br /> around unsecured objects. Locations in or near the path include...<br /> Talihina... Albion...<br /> Octavia... Talimena State Park...<br />

* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and<br /> central, north central, northwest, south central, southeast,<br /> southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT Saturday. * 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. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose<br />