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At 1022 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Comstock, or 8 miles southwest of Ord, moving northeast 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ord around 1030 PM CDT. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 1025 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Welcome, or 7 miles northwest of Fairmont, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size 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... Northrop, Truman and Winnebago. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity 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. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 expected. * WHERE...Adair, Adams, Cass, Taylor, Audubon, and Guthrie Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity 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.

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Grays Harbor County Coast and Northern Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full foliage on trees may produce more widespread impacts than otherwise expected during the winter when trees are bare. Winds will be strongest along the water.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Island County, Lowlands of Western Whatcom County, Port Townsend Area, and San Juan County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full foliage on trees may produce more widespread impacts than otherwise expected during the winter when trees are bare. Winds will be strongest along the water.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms and storm outflow may interrupt the heat at times. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms and storm outflow may interrupt the heat at times. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity 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.