Moderate

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 1/2 to 3 ft, locally 3 1/2 ft, of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. The highest water levels are likely with the Saturday morning and possibly Sunday morning high tides. * WHERE...Southwest Suffolk and Southern Nassau Counties.

At 218 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles east of Greenhorn Mountain, or 28 miles south of Pueblo, moving east at 15 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... Colorado City. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 124 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24 miles west of Omak, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Okanogan County. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 128 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Tonasket moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Oroville, Loomis, and Cordell. This includes U.S. Highway 97 in Washington between mile markers 325 and 332. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 128 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Tonasket moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Oroville, Loomis, and Cordell. This includes U.S. Highway 97 in Washington between mile markers 325 and 332. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 200 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Aguilar, or 20 miles northwest of Trinidad, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Aguilar. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio

At 204 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 10 miles northeast of Mesita to 14 miles southeast of Mesita, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Tohajiilee and Paguate. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 122 and 142.

* WHAT...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * WHERE...Portions of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Until 5 PM AST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High temperatures or elevated heat indices can worsen symptoms in people with chronic conditions. They can also increase the risk of heat-related illness among individuals sensitive to heat with inadequate cooling or hydration. These risks are highest

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, areas adjacent to the Southern Pamlico Sound and adjacent tidal creeks. This would include areas extending from Cedar Island to Merrimon including South River. Areas adjacent to Core Sound could

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Onslow County beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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 1:20 PM Friday. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,