Moderate

At 420 PM, an area of light rain is moving southward through North Central MT. The rain was along and north of a line from Lincoln to Great Falls to Havre. Some wind gusts near 50 mph are also occurring over North Central MT. Some areas of heavier rainfall could produce a half inch to one inch of rainfall. With temperatures falling into the 40s, wind chill values are only in the 30s. Thus those outside late this afternoon or early this evening should be prepared for rain, along with chilly conditions.

Scattered showers will move through Southwest MT late this afternoon and through the early evening hours. Additionally, expect wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph at times over Southwest MT. These gusty winds will make travel difficult for semi's or campers. If possible, delay travel until later tonight when wind speeds diminish a bit.

At 526 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Minneapolis, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Minneapolis, St. Paul, Maplewood, Roseville, Oakdale, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, New Brighton, Golden Valley, Columbia Heights,

At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Canajoharie, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Glen, Charleston, Auriesville, Square Barn Corners, Lib Corners, Lykers, Fox Corners, Lost Valley, Market Corners, Davis Corners, Mill Point, Currytown, Rural Grove, Charleston Four Corners, Oak Ridge,

At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 24 miles east of Jacksonport to near Arcadia to near Fountain. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Traverse City, Leland, Empire, Grand Traverse Light, Sleeping Bear Point, Bingham, Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay, Northport, Cedar,

At 631 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of North Judson to Monon to near Oxford. Movement was east at 90 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Wind gusts may occur several miles ahead of the line of storms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Caribou Range, and Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Blackfoot Mountains, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees expected. * WHERE...Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees expected. * WHERE...Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.