Expected

At 157 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hawkinsville, moving northeast at 10 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... Hawkinsville, Browndale, Wallace, Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area, Hartford, Pulaski State Prison, and Mobley Crossing.

* WHAT...Southeast winds to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western and central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

At 1228 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Vernon, moving east at 10 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... Vernon, Live Oak, Red Head, Holmes Valley, Millers Ferry, Hinsons Crossroads, Five Points, and Whitehead Crossroads. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the

At 1125 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Santa Rosa Beach, moving northeast at 15 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... Santa Rosa Beach, Eglin Air Force Base, Freeport, Portland, Blue Mountain Beach, Seaside, Miramar Beach, Point Washington, Gulf Pines, Bunker, Grayton Beach, Seagrove Beach, Sandestin, and Four Mile Village.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40-50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In the Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, strongest winds will be generally west of Hermiston.

At 1116 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of De Funiak Springs, moving northeast at 15 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... De Funiak Springs, Eglin Air Force Base, Union, Liberty, Gordon, Pond Creek, Oakwood Hills, Cluster Springs, Fox Hill, Gaskin, Sand Hill, Alpine Heights, De Funiak Spring Airport, Glendale, Pleasant Hill,

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...West Central Plateau. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.