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The combination of low relative humidity values of 25 to 35 percent, periodic gusts up to 15 to 20 mph, and very dry fuels will lead to an increased fire danger today over southern and southeast portions of central North Carolina. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if

At 350 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hornbeck to Toledo Bend Dam. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Leesville, Anacoco, Toledo Bend Dam, Slagle, Fort Polk, New Llano, Hornbeck, Hutton, Burr Ferry, Kurthwood, Simpson, Evans, and Pickering. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 355 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles south of Many, or 35 miles southwest of Natchitoches, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Florien. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.

At 355 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Elkhart, or 9 miles east of Palestine, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Weches and Mound City. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 358 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Maydelle, or 15 miles west of Rusk, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Alto, Morrill, Maydelle and Forest. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 16. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Eastern Hamilton, Suwannee, and Western Hamilton Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

* WHAT...Visibility one half mile or less in dense smoke. * WHERE...Brantley, Inland Glynn, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid inhaling smoke.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense smoke. * WHERE...Clinch and Echols Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid inhaling smoke.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Navajo Nation in Arizona, Little Colorado River Valley, Mogollon Rim, and White Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high