Moderate

Areas of fog are lingering across portions of south central Wisconsin early this morning, and should remain until after sunrise. There is patchy dense fog in these areas, which may locally reduce visibility to one quarter to one half mile. Slow down and use low beam headlights if driving early this morning.

At 542 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ravenswood to 6 miles north of Buffalo to 10 miles south of Gallipolis. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Ripley, Winfield, Hurricane, Ravenswood, Sissonville, Eleanor, Buffalo, Poca, Sandyville, Kenna, Teays Valley, Culloden, Cross

Areas of fog have developed across the area early this morning. Some of the fog may become locally dense, with visibility of a quarter mile or less. Drivers should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. If you encounter dense fog while driving, slow down and use low beam headlights. Leave plenty of space between you and other drivers.

At 508 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Glouster to 7 miles southeast of Athens to near Mason to near Rio Grande. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Parkersburg, Athens, Belpre, Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Ripley,

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening waves and rip currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An additional period of dangerous swimming conditions is expected tonight into early next week. Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

At 436 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Shawnee to near Lake Hope State Park to 8 miles southeast of Mcarthur to near Jackson. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Athens, Jackson, Wellston, Nelsonville, Pomeroy, Glouster, Oak Hill,

* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105 degrees can be expected. * WHERE...all of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana and north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in