Moderate

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip<br /> currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,<br /> which will occur around 6:00 AM Saturday.<br /> Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain<br />

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. In<br /> Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the<br /> lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can<br /> carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along<br /> structures extending out into the lake.<br /> Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

At 357 AM EDT/257 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong<br /> thunderstorm near Town of Pines, or near Michigan City, moving east<br /> at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Michigan City, La Porte, Trail Creek, North Liberty, New Buffalo, New<br />

At 259 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from 4 miles east of Lake Kemp to 5 miles south of<br /> Dundee to 5 miles northeast of Olney. Movement was northeast at 20<br /> mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Archer City, Mabelle, Lake Diversion, Dundee, Mankins, Lake Kickapoo,<br /> and eastern Lake Kemp.<br />

Patchy dense fog, with visibilities of 1/2 to 1/4 mile currently<br /> being observed, will affect portions of central to north-central<br /> Wisconsin through this morning. Visibilities are then expected to<br /> improve after sunrise. Exercise caution if driving early this<br /> morning, and be sure to use low-beam headlights in foggy areas.

Areas of locally dense fog will affect portions of west-central<br /> Wisconsin early this morning. Visibilities of 1/2 to 1/4 mile have<br /> already been observed, which should persist through sunrise.<br /> Improvement in visibilities is expected within a few hours after<br /> sunrise. If traveling early this morning, reduce your speed and<br /> use low-beam headlights when encountering foggy areas.

At 229 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Boelus, or 23 miles northwest of Grand Island, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern<br /> Sherman and southwestern Howard Counties.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 328 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Fowlerville, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near...<br /> Howell around 335 AM EDT.<br /> Brighton around 345 AM EDT.<br /> South Lyon around 355 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Parkers Corners,<br /> Lakeland, Plainfield, Island Lake State Recreation Area, Chilson,<br />

The combination of low relative humidity around 25 to 30 percent,<br /> breezy winds up to 10 to 20 mph, and extremely dry fuels will<br /> lead to an increased fire danger both today and Sunday for<br /> portions of eastern North Carolina. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily<br /> ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to<br /> properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other<br /> flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if<br />

At 212 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over<br /> Dannebrog, or 17 miles northwest of Grand Island, moving east at 20<br /> mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> St. Libory.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.