Moderate

WHAT...An episodic fountaining eruption is expected within<br /> the Kilauea summit caldera. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has<br /> indicated a potential eruption window between now and May 31st.<br /> Fountaining episodes typically last less than 12 hours but ash can<br /> remain in the air longer depending on wind and weather. IMPACTS...If an eruption occurs, varying levels of ash, Pele's<br /> hair, and other lightweight tephra may fall downwind of the<br /> eruption. Smaller particles can travel farther from the eruption<br />

At 1141 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8<br /> miles north of Draper, or 14 miles northeast of Murdo, moving<br /> northwest at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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 /> Draper, Brown Church, Hayes, Wendte, Van Metre, and Chantier Creek<br /> Recreation Area.<br />

* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents<br /> due to long period SW swell. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Sunday through 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and<br /> localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep<br /> across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the<br /> sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.<br /> Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside<br />

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and<br /> hazardous seas 6 to 9 feet and north winds 15 to 25 kt with<br /> gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory,<br /> north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8<br /> feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino<br /> CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 3<br /> AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT<br /> Sunday.

Relative humidity values will drop to around 20 percent along<br /> with southeast winds 10 to 15 mph across portions of north-central<br /> Minnesota. Near critical fire weather conditions are expected for<br /> the afternoon hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential<br /> to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see<br /> www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html

At 1113 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from near Burlingame to 5 miles northeast of New<br /> Strawn to near Le Roy. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow<br /> around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Garnett, Burlington, Lyndon, Centropolis, Lebo, Pomona, Waverly,<br />

At 1049 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from near Reading to 5 miles northwest of John<br /> Redmond Reservoir to 5 miles south of Gridley. Movement was northeast<br /> at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow<br /> around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br />

At 1054 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Natoma, or 19 miles northeast of Emmeram, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of western Osborne<br /> County.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 1026 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11<br /> miles south of Amelia, or 21 miles northeast of Burwell, moving north<br /> at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...<br /> Amelia around 1040 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Inman, Carson Lake,<br /> and Sunfish Lake.

At 1027 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over<br /> Gresham, or 12 miles northeast of York, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...<br /> Gresham around 1030 PM CDT.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.