Moderate

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Monday 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.

Gusty easterly winds as high as 20 mph, combined with dry and<br /> warm conditions and a lack of recent rainfall will lead to<br /> elevated wildfire potential this afternoon across west/southwest<br /> and north-central portions of Upper Michigan. Avoid outdoor burning today. Immediately report any wildfires<br /> to local emergency services by calling 911. Burn restrictions remain in effect. For complete details, visit<br /> www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits, or by calling 866-922-2876.

At 216 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4<br /> miles east of Marland, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 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 /> Marland.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the<br /> Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip<br /> currents. * WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches. * WHEN...From noon CDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening waves and rip currents are expected.<br /> Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like<br /> piers and breakwalls. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest waves and greatest risk for rip<br /> currents is expected in the late afternoon to early evening.<br />

At 216 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a<br /> line extending from 6 miles northeast of Marland to 6 miles north of<br /> Sooner Lake. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and up to penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow<br /> around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation<br /> is possible. Locations in or near the path include...<br /> Ralston... Sooner Lake...<br /> Southern Kaw Lake...<br />

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

At 159 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from Moran to 9 miles southwest of Uniontown to<br /> Erie. Movement was east at 30 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 hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Pittsburg, Fort Scott, Frontenac, Girard, Arma, Marmaton, Mulberry,<br />

Snow will fall in Glacier Park today. Moderate snowfall is<br /> possible at times. Snow levels will be around 6000 feet this<br /> morning, rising to around 7000 feet later this afternoon. New snow accumulations today above 6000 feet will range from<br /> 5 to 10 inches. Those planning to recreate at higher elevations of Glacier Park<br /> should be prepared for winter conditions.

At 143 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from 4 miles north of Marland to near Red Rock.<br /> Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 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 outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Ponca City, Red Rock, and Marland.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 120 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from 5 miles southeast of Tonkawa to 7 miles east of<br /> Billings. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 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 /> Tonkawa and Marland.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.