Moderate

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with<br /> gusts up to 55 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to<br /> 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger<br /> vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured<br /> objects may become airborne.<br /> A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and<br />

The Beach Hazards Statement will be allowed to expire.

A cold front is expected to push south over the South Carolina<br /> Lowcountry this morning. As the front approaches, fog should<br /> gradually develop across portions of the Lowcountry and southeast<br /> Georgia early this morning. The fog may become locally dense,<br /> reducing visibilities on area roadways. The fog should generally<br /> dissipate by 730 AM.<br /> If driving, slow down and leave extra distance ahead of you in<br /> case a sudden stop is needed.

At 351 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9<br /> miles northeast of Black Mesa Park, or 22 miles northwest of Boise<br /> City, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern<br /> Cimarron County.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Erie, Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening. * 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.

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. In<br /> Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday 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.

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at<br /> Illinois Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * 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 />

Dry conditions with relative humidity values between 20 and 25<br /> percent are forecast this afternoon and early evening for portions<br /> of northeast Minnesota north of a line from near Pine River to<br /> Grand Rapids to Orr. These dry conditions may cause fires to<br /> spread. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see<br /> www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern and Southern Plymouth County, Barnstable MA, Dukes<br /> MA, and Nantucket MA. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree<br /> limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.