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At 1202 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Monticello, moving northeast at 20 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... Quitman, Thomasville, Boston, Pavo, Coolidge, Morven, Barwick, Alma, Thomasville Municipal A/P, Dills, Grooverville, Dillon, Enon, Everett, Merrillville, Chastain, Empress, Brooks Co A/p, Dixie, and Barney.

Dry conditions with relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions today. Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph are forecast. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to midnight AKDT Tuesday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low relative humidities during Tuesday afternoon in the upper 20s to low 30s combined with gusty winds will bring elevated fire concerns; however, critical fire conditions are not expected at this time. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high

* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Fairbanks Metro Area. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The fog bank is stuck near the ground with mostly dry air above it. Once the overnight inversion begins to dissipate the fog will quickly lift and dissipate. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to noon AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low relative humidities during Tuesday afternoon in the upper 20s to low 30s combined with gusty winds will bring elevated fire concerns; however, critical fire conditions are not expected at this time. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high

* The warm air temperatures today in the lower 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity

At 1001 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Prismatic, or 14 miles north of Meridian, moving northwest at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Damascus, Herbert Springs, and Liberty around 1005 AM CDT. Forestdale and Bluff Springs around 1015 AM CDT. Nanih Waiya and Preston around 1030 AM CDT.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through Friday morning. * 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

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Door, Kewaunee and Manitowoc Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include...

* The warm air temperatures today in the lower 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose