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Temperatures have a chance to drop below 40 degrees tonight across extreme southern Lower Michigan. Should clouds be more isolated as opposed to broken or scattered, it is possible that outlying areas receive patchy frost tonight. If you live in an area where it tends to get cooler like a lower- lying area or an area where sandy soils are common, it may be worth protecting sensitive plants.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures 25 to 32 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

At 1243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Lake Delancy, or 9 miles northeast of Fort McCoy, moving northeast at 25 to 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Palatka, Crescent City, Interlachen, Pomona Park, East Palatka, Salt Springs, Lake Delancy, Florahome, Federal Point, and Melrose Landing.

At 1218 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Philippi, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Philippi, Nestorville, and Moatsville. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana... Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St. Tammany Parish. For the Tchefuncte River...including Folsom, U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tchefuncte River above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening.

At 1118 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Salem, or 13 miles west of Clarksburg, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Anmoore, Meadowbrook, Wolf Summit, and Despard. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 114 and 127. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 65 and 82.

At 1018 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Denison to near Gainesville to near Bowie. Movement was south at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Sherman, Bowie, Collinsville, Dorchester, Sunset, Lake Amon G

At 931 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Terral to 3 miles southwest of Kingston. Movement was south at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and half inch 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... Madill, Marietta, Kingston, Ryan, Thackerville, Terral, Leon,

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, and Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible.