Moderate

Tropical Depression 17W was upgraded to Tropical Storm Saudel by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center and continues to consolidate as it moves north-northwest and away from Chuuk State. Strong westerly winds are ongoing south of the circulation and will continue to impact Chuuk, with 40 kt gusts possible Thursday. Heavy showers, flash flooding, mudslides, and gusty winds will continue to impact Chuuk over the next few days. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Friday afternoon for Chuuk.

* WHAT...High temperatures of 92 to 105 expected, with most areas seeing peak heat on Wednesday and Thursday. Low temperatures are expected to range from the upper 60s to lower 70s at lower elevations to the mid 70s to lower 80s in the foothills and mountains. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Warmer than normal low temperatures will add to the heat discomfort.

At 454 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Salem, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Locations impacted include... Salem, Bangert, Boss, Howes Mill, Howes, Stone Hill, and Sligo. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Clouds have cleared and fog will continue to redevelop and impact areas along and west of the Kettle Moraine through daybreak. Expect visibility of 1 mile or less in low-lying areas and even pockets of dense in river valleys at times. If traveling, use low beam headlights and slow down when encountering sudden drops in visibility.

At 429 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Warrensburg, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Warrensburg, Knob Noster, Whiteman Air Force Base, Whiteman Afb, Centerview, and Fayetteville. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Areas of fog, dense in spots with visibilities under one half mile can be expected early this morning. If traveling early this morning, be prepared for fog that could bring sudden and significant reductions in visibility over short distances. If you encounter dense fog, slow down, give yourself plenty of braking distance between other vehicles, and be sure to keep headlights on low beam. Be especially cautious in school zones.

At 302 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Boyero to 11 miles south of Kutch, or extending from 29 miles southeast of Limon to 37 miles south of Limon, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...

* WHAT...High temperatures ranging from 95 to 105 degrees. Low temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s, except mid 70s to lower 80s in the foothills and mountains. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Warmer than normal low temperatures will add to the heat discomfort. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate heat impacts may extend into Friday, but there is some uncertainty at this time.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, High temperatures of 92 to 105 expected, with most areas seeing peak heat on Wednesday and Thursday. Low temperatures are expected to range from the upper 60s to lower 70s at lower elevations to the mid 70s to lower 80s in the foothills and mountains. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of

At 414 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles east of Springview, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. Locations impacted include... Newport and Mariaville. This includes the following highways... Highway 183 between mile markers 194 and 199. Highway 20 between mile markers 264 and 276.