Moderate

With temperatures falling into the mid to upper 30s and high pressure cresting over the area with light winds, dry air, and clear skies, patchy frost could develop late tonight into Friday morning in rural sheltered valleys and low-lying areas. In those valleys along mainstem rivers, larger creeks, and lakes, fog development should preclude frost formation. Those with cold- sensitive plants outdoors in sheltered rural valleys and other low-lying areas may want to consider taking action to protect

At 653 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Wheeler to near Wellington. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Elk City, Sayre, Cheyenne, Erick, Carter, Reydon, Willow, Sweetwater, Strong City, Texola, Delhi, Brinkman, Berlin, and Dempsey.

Temperatures as low as 33 degrees may be possible tonight across the northeastern mountain counties of West Virginia if clouds clear and winds decrease. Isolated patchy frost will likely form in the sheltered mountain valleys as a result. Take steps now to protect sensitive vegetation. Frost could harm plants if left uncovered.

At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Nashville to 8 miles west of Hardtner. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Anthony, Harper, Attica, Nashville, Willowdale, Zenda, Spivey, Waldron, Corwin, Rago, and Crystal Springs. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, reduced visibility will continue at times this evening. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips and Central and Southern Valley Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, reduced visibility will continue at times this evening. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Eastern Roosevelt, McCone, Richland, Sheridan, and Western Roosevelt Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Richland County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Ramsey, and Towner Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, second Wind Advisory, and third Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, West Becker County. In North Dakota, Cass County. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * WHERE...Ransom and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.