Moderate

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected. Waves 3 to 6 feet. Strong rip and structural currents expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Do not venture out on piers.

At 404 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lafayette, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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... Lafayette, West Lafayette, Rossville, Dayton, Battle Ground, Mulberry, and Purdue University. This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 166 and 178.

At 248 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Merritt Reservoir, or 20 miles southwest of Valentine, moving south at 25 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Merritt Reservoir. This includes Highway 97 between mile markers 94 and 127. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Beach Hazard Statement may need to be

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Erie, Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Beach Hazard Statement may need to be extended later into Monday with future forecast updates.

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. In Indiana, Lake County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com. Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT this morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...All of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * 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.

At 241 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Levant, moving southeast at 20 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Thomas and north central Logan Counties, including the following locations... Mingo.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 expected. Overnight low temperatures near 80. * WHERE...Western low rolling plains, Borden, and Howard. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Drink plenty of fluids even if you don't feel thirsty, but avoid