Moderate

* WHAT...Afternoon temperatures in the middle to upper 90s today with lows in the low 60s this morning. * WHERE...Hill County and Northern Blaine County. * WHEN...Until 9 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. If heading outside, wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and apply sunscreen.

At 113 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Washington to 6 miles east of Eagle Lake to 6 miles north of Lolita. Movement was east at 40 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... Sugar Land, Missouri City, Conroe, Rosenberg, Stafford, Bay City, Bellaire, Brenham, Katy, Richmond, El Campo, Tomball, Wharton, Jersey

* WHAT...Sustained southeast to south winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts near 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Elko County. * WHEN...From 7 AM PDT Wednesday morning until 8 PM PDT Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Sustained southeast to south winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts near 55 mph expected. * WHERE...White Pine, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, South Central Elko, and Southeastern Elko Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM PDT Wednesday morning until 8 PM PDT Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

At 1256 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Oak Village to Bloomington to 7 miles northeast of Quintana. Movement was east at 45 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 unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Victoria, Port Lavaca, McFaddin, Guadalupe, Fannin, Point Comfort,

At 1257 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of Arch to Lingo to 5 miles east of Crossroads. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Morton, Needmore, Bledsoe, Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge, Enochs, Lehman,

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt, Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

* WHAT...Strong northwest winds will generate very rough seas including strong rip currents at area beaches. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Now through 9 am Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include strong rip currents and large breaking waves. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather,

At 1214 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Yoakum to near Thomaston to Weesatche. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Victoria, Guadalupe, Fordtran, Victoria Colony Creek Country Club,

At 1158 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Charco to Berclair to near Skidmore. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Beeville, Sinton, Mathis, Taft, Refugio, George West, Goliad,