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At 1024 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from near Menominee to near Mount Carroll. Movement<br /> was northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Beloit, Monroe, Dodgeville, Brodhead, Mineral Point, Darlington, New<br /> Glarus, Orfordville, Shullsburg, Monticello, Albany, Belmont, Benton,<br />

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the Coastal<br /> Plain and eastern portions of the Piedmont and Sandhills. * 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 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...Heat index values up to 97 expected. * WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties. * 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 air-conditioned rooms, 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 /> or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and<br />

The combination of temperatures in the upper 80s to around 90 and<br /> high humidity will result in the heat index reaching 95 to 100<br /> degrees this afternoon. If planning to be outdoors for extended periods today, drink<br /> plenty of water, wear light and loose clothing, and take frequent<br /> breaks.

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous<br /> swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by<br /> waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren<br /> counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water<br /> and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase this evening out of<br /> the southwest building waves to 3 to 6 feet tonight. The waves<br />

Strong northeasterly wind gusts not associated with thunderstorms<br /> have developed across part of the U.S. Highway 20 region in<br /> eastern Iowa. Waterloo Airport gusted to over 60 mph with isolated<br /> wind damage reported. While winds are not expected to be that<br /> strong to the east, gusts over 40 mph are expected for parts of<br /> Benton, Buchanan, Delaware, and northern Linn Counties. These<br /> should persist through 11 to 1130 AM. Expect temporary difficult<br /> driving conditions for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Areas near and east of the Interstate 95 corridor from<br /> northeast to southern Maryland and the northern neck of Virginia,<br /> including Baltimore MD and Washington DC. * 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 />

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to<br /> elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet on<br /> south facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip<br /> currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can<br /> wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats<br /> nearshore.<br /> Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or<br />

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,<br /> especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds<br /> can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Fall River, Southern Foothills, and Western Fall<br /> River. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,<br /> especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds<br /> can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution.