Moderate

At 654 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from near Bremond to Rockdale. Movement was west at<br /> 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 damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Rockdale, Cameron, Hearne, Rosebud, Thorndale, Calvert, Bremond,<br /> Lott, Buckholts, Alcoa Lake, Wilson, Kosse, Milano, Yarrelton,<br />

* 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 Wednesday through Wednesday 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 />

* 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 Wednesday through Wednesday 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.

At 755 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking<br /> a strong thunderstorm near Clewiston, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 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 damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Belle Glade, Clewiston, South Bay, Lake Harbor, Okeelanta,<br /> Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge, Belle Glade Camp, and Harlem.<br />

At 656 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from near Cravens to Mittie to near Duralde.<br /> Movement was southwest at 20 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 damage to vegetation and outdoor<br /> objects is possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Mamou, Kinder, Basile, Oberlin, Elton, Dry Creek, Sugartown, Mittie,<br />

At 556 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over<br /> Melrose, or 25 miles northwest of Portales, moving northeast at 25<br /> mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Melrose and Saint Vrain. This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 349 and 372.<br />

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7<br /> to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,<br /> dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in<br /> the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.<br /> For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Wednesday morning<br /> through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and<br /> localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best<br />

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday 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 4:00 PM Wednesday.<br /> Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain<br /> calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,<br />

At 624 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8<br /> miles west of Bryan Utilities Lake, or 11 miles northeast of<br /> Caldwell, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Western Bryan, Caldwell, Lyons, and Chriesman.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7<br /> miles southeast of Zeeland, or 35 miles southeast of Linton, moving<br /> northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Wishek, Ashley, Zeeland, Venturia, Danzig and Green Lake.<br />