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* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. South to southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon into early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 30 to 40 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

At 157 AM CDT /1257 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Arnegard, or 13 miles southwest of Watford City, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Watford City, Arnegard, Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit and Johnsons Corner.

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to elevated fire weather conditions today. South to southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon into early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 30 to 40 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, Barnes, and Griggs Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Campbell, Corson, Dewey, Edmunds, McPherson, and Walworth Counties. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Southerly winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

At 1246 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Scroggins, or 5 miles southwest of Leesburg, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Pittsburg, Leesburg, Cason, Rocky Mound, Roeder and Perryville.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a