Moderate

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Wednesday. * 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 110 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Covington, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hammond, Mandeville, Covington, Ponchatoula, Abita Springs, Madisonville, and Robert. This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 12 between mile markers 39 and 65. Interstate 55 in Louisiana near mile marker 29.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * 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.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * 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.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * 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 fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107. * WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell, Saline, and Chase Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

* WHAT...Temperatures between 92 and 108 expected. * WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Malibu Coast, Palos Verdes Hills, Western San Fernando Valley, and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 AM PDT Wednesday. For the

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, and Griggs Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Kittson, West Marshall, and West Polk Counties. In North Dakota, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Pembina, Steele, and Traill Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

At 1255 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Buhler, or near Sulphur, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Sulphur, De Quincy, and Buhler. This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana near mile marker 19. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.