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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may melt initially Wednesday afternoon but will quickly begin to accumulate overnight as temperatures drop below freezing with moderate to heavy snow falling. Snowfall rates

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...La Crosse, Creston, Rosalia, Pullman, Colfax, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Coulee City, Ritzville, Harrington, Uniontown, Wilbur, Oakesdale, and Tekoa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility below one mile. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet. Minor tidal overflows possible, especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide

Light rain and snow will meander around the Interior. Locations above 2000ft have the highest chance for snow through Monday night but snow levels continue to drop to 1000ft Tuesday. Valley locations, including Fairbanks, may see some snowflakes mix in with rain beginning Tuesday night with flurries lingering into Wednesday. Little to no accumulation is expected in the valleys through Wednesday afternoon. Between 1000-2000ft, up to 1 inch of

Snowfall beginning Monday night could potentially lead to slick travel conditions in Isabel Pass beginning Monday night. Cooler temperatures are expected to settle in through midweek which could allow for 3" to 6" of snow through Wednesday morning. Another round of snow is likely Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. This could be the start of the permanent snow pack.

The combination of hot temperatures and elevated humidity levels will produce heat index values between 108 and 111 degrees for several hours this afternoon into this evening. A few locations may briefly experience heat index values above 111 degrees. If you plan to spend time outside, drink plenty of water, wear light weight and light colored clothing and take frequent breaks from the heat. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight MDT tonight. * 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. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...High waves and dangerous currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Door, Kewaunee and Manitowoc Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include... Rock Island State Beach, Baileys Harbor beaches and Whitefish

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Southern Schoolcraft County. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current related fatalities and rescues in the past have occurred due to similar wave conditions at locations listed below:

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan County. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds. Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.