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* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

* WHAT...Hot temperatures up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Palo Duro Canyon. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

* WHAT...Hot temperatures up to 107 expected. * WHERE...The southern and central Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

At 1226 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles south of Greensboro, or 19 miles southwest of Quincy, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Quincy, Midway, Gretna, Telogia, Lake Talquin, Littman, Douglas City, Florence, Fort Braden, Clio, Santa Clara, Shady Rest, Quincy Airport, Wetumpka, Bloxham, and Sawdust.

At 1228 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Sanford, or 7 miles southwest of Lumpkin, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Lumpkin, Richland, Troutman, Kimbrough, Sanford, Westville, and Brooklyn.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Brown and Morgan Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the South

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tickfaw River Near Holden affecting Livingston Parish. Tickfaw River Near Montpelier affecting St. Helena Parish. .The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be prepared for higher flooding.

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tickfaw River Near Holden affecting Livingston Parish. Tickfaw River Near Montpelier affecting St. Helena Parish. .The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be prepared for higher flooding.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. .The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be prepared for significant flooding.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 in the Eastern Plains and up to 100 in the Albuquerque Metro Area expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Quay County, Curry County, and Roosevelt County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.