Moderate

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 4 to 5 ft and onshore flow will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...A high risk of rip currents and rough surf is expected. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

At 225 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Stuart, or 13 miles west of Adel, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and heavy rainfall of one to two inches. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Ponding of water on roadways, low visibilities, and rises in small streams and creeks. Locations impacted include... West Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, Waukee, Grimes, Adel, Stuart,

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Neosho Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 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.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From this evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Pawnee and Western Osage Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, and northwest Oklahoma. * WHEN...From noon today to 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.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Atoka, Bryan, Coal, Hughes, Johnston, and Marshall Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 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.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...From 11 AM EDT this morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south Mississippi, southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related 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