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* WHAT...Temperatures up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Trans Pecos, Stockton Plateau, and the Permian Basin in<br /> western Texas. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat<br /> will significantly increase the potential for heat related<br /> illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in<br /> outdoor activities.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids even if you don't feel thirsty, but avoid<br />

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112<br /> expected. Temperatures up to 115 can be expected along the Rio<br /> Grande. * WHERE...Lower Brewster, Terrell, Glasscock, Howard, Mitchell, and<br /> Reagan Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during<br /> extreme heat events.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids even if you don't feel thirsty, but avoid<br /> alcohol and caffeine. Stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br />

The combination of gusty southwest winds and extremely dry fuels<br /> will lead to an increased fire danger Thursday across much of<br /> eastern North Carolina. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily<br /> ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to<br /> properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other<br /> flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if<br /> operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep<br /> vehicles off of dry leaves and grass.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> 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...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a<br /> Moderate Risk of rip currents expected for Brunswick County<br /> beaches. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New<br /> Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal<br /> Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers<br /> into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.<br />

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast, southern, and southwest Florida. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> 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. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose<br /> fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning<br />

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a<br /> Flood Warning for the following creek in Indiana... Youngs Creek at Amity. .Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall that repetitively passed over<br /> central Indiana Wednesday and Wednesday night will cause the creek<br /> to quickly rise overnight. The creek should crest during the day<br /> Thursday after rain has moved out. Dry weather is predicted to last<br /> through Saturday, allowing the drainage system to return to normal. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...East Central Assumption Parish in southeastern Louisiana...<br /> Northwestern Lafourche Parish in southeastern Louisiana...<br /> Northern Terrebonne Parish in southeastern Louisiana... * WHEN...Until 545 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.<br /> Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...<br /> - At 149 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to<br /> thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin<br />

At 253 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Mcarthur, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Athens, Jackson, Wellston, Mcarthur, Albany, Lake Hope State Park,<br /> Nelsonville, Chauncey, Hamden, Coalton, Zaleski, Creola, Eagle Mills,<br /> Radcliffe, Dyesville, Darwin, Allensville, Harrisonville, Byer, and<br /> Carpenter.<br />

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western<br /> Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree<br /> limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.