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...DRY WITH GUSTY WINDS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... .Dry and windy conditions Wednesday afternoon will create<br /> critical fire weather conditions. ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR<br /> WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR WESTERN TWIN FALLS BLM AND<br /> SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS...WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 424 AND 426... * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 424 Western Twin<br /> Falls BLM and 426 Southern Highlands. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

At 844 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10<br /> miles west of Flatwillow, or 15 miles southwest of Winnett, moving<br /> southeast at 45 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 /> Winnett, Flatwillow, Petrolia Lake, and Tiegen.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...High waves and dangerous currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Door, Kewaunee and<br /> Manitowoc Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong<br /> currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves<br /> can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most<br /> susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include...<br /> Rock Island State Beach, Baileys Harbor beaches and Whitefish<br />

At 1017 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11<br /> miles north of Hagerstown, or 13 miles southeast of Muncie, moving<br /> east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Winchester, Union City, Lynn, Losantville, Modoc, and Blountsville.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for<br />

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Kansas, including the following<br /> county, Cherokee. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.<br /> Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...<br /> - At 919 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to<br /> thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin<br /> shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain<br /> have fallen.<br />

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Southern Calcasieu Parish. In Texas,<br /> Southern Orange County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only<br /> isolated road closures expected.<br /> If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be<br /> closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of<br /> unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone<br /> property.

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...In Louisiana, West Cameron, East Cameron, Lower<br /> Vermilion, Lower Iberia and Lower St. Mary Parishes. In Texas,<br /> Lower Jefferson County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property<br /> including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure<br /> will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.<br /> Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If<br />

At 923 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Protection, moving south at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...<br /> Protection around 930 PM CDT.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 102 expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro<br /> Area. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat 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.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110<br /> expected. * WHERE...Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during<br /> extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest temperatures will be in the Pecos<br /> River Valley, including Roswell.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.