Moderate

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Northeast Aroostook County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other<br /> sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor<br /> plumbing.<br /> Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

At 557 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12<br /> miles southeast of Many, or 25 miles southwest of Natchitoches,<br /> moving west at 5 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 /> Florien, Fisher and Mount Carmel.<br /> Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening<br /> weather conditions.

At 423 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from 4 miles north of Antelope Butte to 2 miles east<br /> of Saint Onge. Movement was northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...<br /> Fruitdale, Belle Fourche Reservoir, Antelope Butte, and Arpan<br /> around 430 PM MDT.

At 524 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from Laurel Hill to 13 miles northeast of De Funiak<br /> Springs to near Graceville. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Graceville, Bonifay, Geneva, Union, Liberty, Paxton, Caryville, Esto,<br /> Westville, Campbellton, Noma, Black, Cluster Springs, Cerrogordo,<br />

At 425 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 3<br /> miles west of Slim Buttes Housing, or 15 miles west of Pine Ridge,<br /> moving northwest at 20 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. Locations impacted include...<br /> Oglala, Oelrichs, Loneman, Dry Wood Housing, Prairie Winds Casino,<br />

At 530 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Aurora, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 /> Aurora, Marionville, Clever, Crane, Billings, Hurley, Pleasant Ridge,<br /> Wheelerville, and Madry.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 535 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong<br /> thunderstorms extending from 8 miles northwest of Midway to 29 miles<br /> south of Midway, or extending from 25 miles southeast of Winnfield to<br /> 48 miles southeast of Winnfield, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Pollock, Georgetown, Zenoria, Fishville, Rogers and Rochelle.<br /> Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening<br />

At 435 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10<br /> miles southwest of Arthur, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 /> Arthur, Velma, Haythorn Lake, and McKeag. This includes the following highways...<br /> Highway 61 between mile markers 109 and 128.<br />

At 538 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong<br /> thunderstorms extending from 14 miles southeast of Many to 6 miles<br /> east of Many, or extending from 24 miles southwest of Natchitoches to<br /> 20 miles southwest of Natchitoches, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Florien, Fisher and Mount Carmel.<br /> Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening<br /> weather conditions.

At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14<br /> miles northwest of Sheffield, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 /> Iraan and Iraan Municipal Airport. This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 307 and 327.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.