Moderate

* WHAT...Dangerous Rip Currents. Breaking waves of 4 to 6 ft will<br /> result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip<br /> currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Atlantic beaches including<br /> Ocean City. In Virginia, the Atlantic beaches of Accomack<br /> County including Assateague. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water.<br /> Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves around 8<br /> feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, these<br /> breaking waves will result in rough surf conditions and a high<br /> risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and<br /> localized beach erosion.<br /> Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

* WHAT...Dangerous Rip Currents. Breaking waves of 6 to 7 ft<br /> will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip<br /> currents. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water.<br /> Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

At 1151 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Umpire, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 /> De Queen, Dierks, Umpire, Gillham, Corinth, Athens, Lebanon, Burg,<br /> Provo, Muddy Fork and West Line.<br /> Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening<br />

At 1055 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over<br /> Reeder, or 18 miles northwest of Hettinger, moving northeast at 55<br /> mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> New England, Reeder, Havelock and Gascoyne.<br /> Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening<br /> weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio<br />

At 1130 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Lawton, or 26 miles northeast of Devils Lake, moving northeast at 25<br /> mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Edmore, Adams, Fairdale, and Lawton.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Dry conditions with relative humidity values between 15 and 25<br /> percent are expected this afternoon and evening for portions of<br /> northeast Minnesota including the Iron Range, Arrowhead and areas<br /> north towards the International Border. South winds of 5 to 10 mph<br /> and gusts of 10-15 mph are forecast. Together, these conditions<br /> may cause fires to spread quickly. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning.<br /> For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see<br />

At 1137 AM CDT /1037 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an area of<br /> strong thunderstorms 7 miles north of Gladstone, or 12 miles<br /> northeast of Dickinson, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Dickinson, Gladstone, Taylor, Marshall and Hirschville.<br /> Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening<br /> weather conditions.