Moderate

At 309 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> South Point, or near Southmost, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Los Fresnos, Rancho Viejo, Southmost, Olmito, Port Of Brownsville, La<br /> Paloma, Cameron Park, Laureles, Downtown Brownsville, and<br /> Brownsville. This includes the following highways...<br />

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph<br /> expected. Gusts up to 55 mph are possible across portions of the<br /> Snake Plain. * WHERE...Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Centennial Mountains -<br /> Island Park, Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud<br /> Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for<br /> high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.<br />

At 252 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Waxahachie, moving east at 30 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...<br /> Ennis and Palmer around 255 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Reagor Springs, Ike,<br /> Telico, Rockett, India, Crisp, Bristol, Garrett, Trumbull, and Boyce. This includes the following highways...<br />

The combination of low relative humidity, breezy winds up to 10<br /> to 15 mph, and extremely dry fuels will lead to an increased fire<br /> danger today for portions of 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 />

* WHAT...This level of heat affect most individuals sensitive to<br /> heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate<br /> hydration. Impacts possible in some health system and in<br /> heat-sensitive industries. * WHERE...Coastal and urban areas of Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques,<br /> and the Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Warm temperatures and high humidity would exacerbate<br /> cause heat illnesses during the period.<br />

* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver and Texas Counties. In Texas, Gray,<br /> Hansford, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.<br /> If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of<br /> distance ahead of you.

Dry, hot, and breezy conditions are expected today. The ongoing<br /> drought has led to abnormally dry dead surface fuels across the<br /> region. Min RH values of 25 to 35%, wind gusts to around 20 mph,<br /> and afternoon high temperatures in the low to mid 90s ahead of a<br /> cold front will lead to increased fire danger from mid morning<br /> through early evening today. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential<br /> ignition source...including machinery... cigarettes...and matches.<br />

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the<br /> Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip<br /> currents. * WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening waves and rip currents are expected.<br /> Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like<br /> piers and breakwalls.<br /> Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

At 200 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9<br /> miles northeast of Chalk, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Crowell.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Areas of locally dense fog will affect areas near the Twin Ports<br /> as marine fog streams in off of Lake Superior. Visibilities of<br /> 1/4 to 1 mile have already been observed, which should persist<br /> through a few hours after sunrise this morning. If traveling,<br /> reduce your speed and use low-beam headlights when encountering<br /> foggy areas. A Dense Fog Advisory may be needed. Keep updated on the latest<br /> forecast for fog development trends.