Moderate

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in<br /> the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will<br /> create dangerous swimming conditions. * 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 3 PM Tuesday.<br />

* WHAT...Visibility less than 1/4 mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Bedford, Coffee, Giles, Grundy, Lawrence, Marshall, Van<br /> Buren, Warren, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.<br /> If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of<br /> distance ahead of you.

At 304 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from 4 miles northwest of Morrison to 4 miles east<br /> of Dover. Movement was southeast at 20 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 /> Northwestern Oklahoma City, Edmond, Stillwater, Guthrie, Perry,<br /> Yukon, Piedmont, Perkins, Hennessey, Langston, Crescent, Yale,<br />

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<br /> mph and gusts of 10-15 mph are forecast. Together, these<br /> conditions may cause fires to spread quickly. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For<br /> more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see<br />

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal<br /> Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and<br /> Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Saturday 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 />

At 317 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Bloom, moving southeast at 20 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...<br /> Clark State Lake around 325 AM CDT.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, and state park and west-facing Gulf<br /> County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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 124 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22<br /> miles west of Baker, moving northeast at 35 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 /> Plevna, Ismay and Westmore.<br /> Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening<br /> weather conditions.

At 226 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from 6 miles west of Newkirk to 8 miles north of<br /> Perry to near Hennessey. Movement was southeast at 45 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 damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Enid, Stillwater, Ponca City, Guthrie, Blackwell, Perry, Kingfisher,<br />

At 234 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Dodge City, moving east at 20 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Ford, southwestern<br /> Hodgeman, northeastern Meade, southern Gray and northwestern Clark<br /> Counties.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.