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At 706 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Kildare, moving east at 20 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, Newkirk, Kaw City, Kildare, Chilocco, Kaw Lake, Hardy,<br /> and Peckham.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 2 to 4 feet and dangerous<br /> currents are expected. * WHERE...Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to<br /> high waves and onshore winds.<br /> Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers<br /> and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are<br /> expected. Rip currents are possible.

The combination of drying fuels, low relative humidity values, and<br /> gusty winds will result in elevated fire danger conditions across<br /> northern lower Michigan today. East winds between 5-10 mph will<br /> gust to 15-20 mph at times through this afternoon. Relative<br /> humidity values between 20-30 percent are expected across parts of<br /> interior northern Michigan with the potential for localized<br /> minimum relative humidity readings in the teens. These conditions<br />

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin 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.

At 344 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7<br /> miles southwest of Miltonvale, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and 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 outdoor<br /> objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Miltonvale, Wells, Oak Hill, and Idana.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 311 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from 4 miles west of Delphos to 3 miles north of<br /> Tescott. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and 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 outdoor<br /> objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Minneapolis, Delphos, and Ada.<br />

Gusty southeast winds as high as 20 mph, combined with dry and<br /> warm conditions will lead to elevated wildfire potential<br /> this afternoon across must of the interior west/southwest. Avoid outdoor burning today. Immediately report any wildfires to<br /> 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.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected<br /> for American Falls Reservoir. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create<br /> hazardous conditions for small craft.<br /> Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds<br /> and rough waves can overturn small craft.

* WHAT...High waves of 3 to 6 ft and dangerous currents expected<br /> at Illinois Lake Michigan beaches. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,<br /> especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim<br /> advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.<br /> Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions<br /> and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other<br />

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Ohio, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. In<br /> Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the<br /> lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can<br /> carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along<br /> structures extending out into the lake.<br /> Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.