Moderate

Gusty south to southwest winds as high as 15 to 20 mph, combined<br /> with dry and warm conditions and a lack of recent rainfall will<br /> lead to elevated wildfire potential this afternoon across<br /> all of Upper Michigan with the exception of the Keweenaw<br /> Peninsula . Avoid outdoor burning today. Immediately report any wildfires<br /> to local emergency services by calling 911. Burn restrictions remain in effect. For complete details, visit<br /> www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits, or by calling 866-922-2876.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, and state park and west-facing Gulf<br /> County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water.<br /> Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and<br /> float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a<br /> direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the<br /> shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water.<br /> Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and<br /> float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a<br /> direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the<br /> shore and call or wave for help.

At 213 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from 7 miles south of Lakeview to near Valentine to<br /> 10 miles east of Merritt Reservoir. Movement was east at 30 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<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Valentine, Crookston, Wood Lake, Smith Falls State Park, Schlagel<br />

At 218 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 3 miles<br /> north of Bixby, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow<br /> around unsecured objects. Locations in or near the path include...<br /> Tulsa... Broken Arrow...<br /> Bixby... Jenks...<br /> Glenpool... Jenks Riverside Airport... This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 219 and 224.<br />

Warm temperatures, southwest winds to 10 mph, and RH as low as 18<br /> to 25 percent will result in elevated wildfire conditions this<br /> afternoon and evening over north-central and far northeast WI. The<br /> prolonged absence of rain and dry fuels will allow wildfires to<br /> spread quickly. It is recommended to avoid any outdoor burning today. Immediately<br /> report any wildfires to local emergency services by calling 911. For more information on burning restrictions, see<br /> apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/#/BurnRestrictions.

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high<br /> waves and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Door, Kewaunee and<br /> Manitowoc Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong<br /> currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves<br /> can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most<br /> susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include...<br />

At 1250 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5<br /> miles southwest of Manderson, or 10 miles north of Pine Ridge, moving<br /> northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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 /> Porcupine, Manderson, Wounded Knee, Evergreen, Porcupine Butte<br /> Housing, and southern Pine Ridge Reservation.<br />

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. There will also be a<br /> strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water.<br /> Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and<br /> float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a<br /> direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the<br /> shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a<br /> Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into<br /> rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may<br /> sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to<br /> shore.<br /> Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with<br />