Moderate

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to continue through this evening and last through the weekend as multiple strong low pressure systems move into the northern gulf. These lows will bring multiple days of moderate to heavy rain, with around 1.5 to 3 inches of rain every 24 hours. Some areas, especially near Yakutat and along the gulf coast, could see localized areas reach around 4 inches of rain in 24 hours. Heaviest rain rates are anticipated late Saturday into

At 504 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from over Ranchester to 29 miles southeast of Sheridan moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Trained Weather Spotters. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Sheridan, Ranchester, Dayton, Big Horn, Clearmont, Tongue River

At 703 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Clyde, or 7 miles west of Hartsville, moving south at 20 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... Bishopville, Cassatt, Lee State Park, Goodale State Park, Mcbee, Bethune, Lucknow, Antioch, Wisacky, Ashland, and Midway Elementary School.

At 505 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lochbuie, or 20 miles northeast of Denver, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Brighton, Fort Lupton, Lochbuie, Platteville, Hudson, Keenesburg, Barr Lake, Todd Creek and Wattenburg.

At 508 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Manila Village, or 28 miles northeast of Denver, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Denver and North Central Adams Counties.

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 5 to 7 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening through late Saturday night. * 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.

At 647 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rutledge, moving southeast at 15 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 unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Morristown, Jefferson City, Rutledge, New Market, Lone Mountain, Thorn Hill, Panther Creek State Park, Alpha, and Buffalo Springs.

At 650 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chinquapin, or 7 miles northeast of Wallace, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Penderlea, White Stocking, Murray Town, Maple Hill, Willard, and Watha. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 388 and 398. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 551 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southwest of Oakland City, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Oakland City, Francisco, Somerville and Mackey. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.

At 655 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Jefferson City, moving southeast at 10 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 unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Morristown, Jefferson City, Dandridge, White Pine, New Market, Baneberry, Piedmont, and Panther Creek State Park. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.