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* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 2:00 PM Saturday.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches, and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 2:00 PM Saturday. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches, and Ocracoke Island beaches. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Duval County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast and southern California. * WHEN...From 2 AM MST /2 AM PDT/ to 5 PM MST /5 PM PDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. South winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph. Minimum relative humidity values of 35 percent are also expected. 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.

At 316 AM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a strong storm within a tropical rain band near Workmore, or 12 miles south of McRae, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD...Enhanced risk of a brief tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Storms embedded within a tropical rainband have exhibited localized rotation. A brief tornado could quickly form. Locations impacted include... McRae, Helena, Milan, Jacksonville, Achord, and Workmore. People outdoors should seek shelter immediately.

At 317 AM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a strong storm within a tropical rain band near Scott, or 9 miles south of Wrightsville, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD...Enhanced risk of a brief tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Storms embedded within a tropical rainband have exhibited localized rotation. A brief tornado could quickly form. Locations impacted include... Wrightsville, Harrison, Lovett, Spann, Donovan, and Scott. People outdoors should seek shelter immediately.