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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...All of central North Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 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 on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and<br /> Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in<br />

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected<br /> for American Falls Reservoir. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create<br /> hazardous conditions for small craft.<br /> Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds<br /> and rough waves can overturn small craft.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 96. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and<br /> southeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * 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.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 98. * WHERE...Franklin County, Hampshire County, Hampden County,<br /> Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT. * 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. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose<br /> fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning<br />

* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 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.

* WHAT...Temperatures between 90 and 95 for most areas, with some<br /> readings above 100 degrees. Hottest conditions across the East Bay<br /> Hills and Valleys. * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, and The East Bay<br /> Hills and Valleys. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects primarily those individuals<br /> extremely sensitive to heat, especially when outdoors without<br /> effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.<br /> Hydration is a critical piece to surviving the heat. Drink water, and<br />

A low pressure system will bring increased moisture toward Yakutat<br /> and the northern gulf coast this weekend. This event will not be<br /> long in duration, lasting around 24 to 48 hours. It will bring<br /> heavy rain during most of the event, with the most likely scenario<br /> being 2 to 4 inches of rain over 24 hours. There is an 80% chance<br /> of greater than 2 inches in 24 hours and a 60% chance of greater<br /> than 3 inches of rain in 48 hours. There is also a 30% chance that<br />

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...All of mainland eastern North Carolina away from the<br /> immediate coast. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and<br /> Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in<br />

At 213 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from near Thornport to near Belfast. Movement was<br /> east at 50 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 /> Athens, Jackson, Wellston, Nelsonville, New Lexington, Glouster,<br /> McConnelsville, Mcarthur, Somerset, Shawnee, Lake Hope State Park,<br />

At 112 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 6 miles<br /> west of Cherokee Landing State Park, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 /> Tahlequah... Cookson...<br /> Cherokee Landing State Park...<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to<br />