Moderate

* WHAT...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, Culebra and Vieques. In U.S. Virgin Islands, St Croix and St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High temperatures or elevated heat indices can worsen symptoms in people with chronic conditions. They can also increase the risk of heat-related illness among individuals sensitive to

At 1149 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm about 10 miles west of Kiowa, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of West Central Glacier County. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

At 1259 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lynn, or 9 miles west of Lake Charles State Park, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Pocahontas... Walnut Ridge... Hoxie... Black Rock...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 114 expected. * WHERE...Brooks, Coastal Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Willacy, Inland Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Northern Hidalgo, Southern Hidalgo, and Starr 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. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include State Routes 14, 58, and 178 and US Highway 395. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

The threat has ended.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Bee, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio, Duval, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio, Jim Wells, Live Oak, McMullen, and Victoria Counties. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM CDT Friday. * 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.

At 1118 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gideon, or 11 miles west of Portageville, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Kennett, Malden, Portageville, Campbell, Clarkton, Holcomb, Wardell, St. Francis, Deering, Saint Francis, Bolton, Bragg City, Pascola,

* WHAT...High temperatures of 85-95 degrees and very warm overnight lows. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Malibu Coast, Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Humid conditions will add to heat discomfort.