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At 1243 PM MDT/1143 AM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Jackson Summit to near Toppin Creek Butte to near Cutcher Crossing Launch Site. Movement was northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibility. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rivers Bridge State Park, or 14 miles east of Allendale, moving northeast at 40 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... Branchville, Bowman, Rivers Bridge State Park, and Ehrhardt. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 221 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Newnans Lake, or 7 miles east of Gainesville, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Orange Heights, Gainesville Airport, Newnans Lake, and Waldo. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected due to set behavior from long period waves building into the area. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Humboldt Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Navajo Nation in Arizona, Little Colorado River Valley, Mogollon Rim, and White Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high

Dry conditions with relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent are forecast this afternoon and early evening for portions of northeast Minnesota north of a line from Big Falls to Ely to Gunflint Lake. East winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph are forecast. Together, these conditions may cause fires to spread. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see 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 will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Twin Falls County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * 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.