Moderate

Dry conditions with relative humidity values between 20 and 30<br /> percent are forecast this afternoon and early evening for portions<br /> of northeast Minnesota north of a line from Big Falls to Ely to<br /> Gunflint Lake. East winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph<br /> are forecast. Together, these 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...Sustained south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern Elko and Southeastern Elko Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel<br /> will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Sustained southeast to south winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts<br /> near 50 mph expected. * WHERE...White Pine, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, and South<br /> Central Elko Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel<br /> will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph<br /> expected. * WHERE...Southern Twin Falls County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree<br /> limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Strong to severe thunderstorm wind gusts are expected this<br /> afternoon and evening. Storms are expected to develop along the<br /> Nevada border around 2 PM MDT and lift northwest over southeast<br /> Oregon and southwest Idaho. Storms are capable of producing<br /> damaging wind gusts up to 60 to 70 miles per hour. Storm threat is<br /> expected to diminish after sunset.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Saturday 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...High waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents<br /> occurring and expected at Lake Michigan beaches. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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 waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents<br /> occurring and expected at Lake Michigan beaches. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,<br /> especially for inexperienced swimmers.<br /> Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions<br /> and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other<br /> shoreline structures.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * 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.