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Dry conditions are forecast this afternoon for portions areas of northeast Minnesota north of a line from Walker to Hibbing to Ely. Relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions today. 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

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Beaches in Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino counties that are exposed to the northwest. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An unusually long period swell for May

At 1219 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of Circleville, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Lancaster, Amanda, Stoutsville, Tarlton, Clearport, Buena Vista in Hocking County, and US Route 22 at State Route 159. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com. Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions

At 1131 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Baltimore, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Lancaster, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Baltimore, Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Millersport, Pleasantville,

Relative humidity values will drop to 25| percent or less along with east winds 10 to 15 mph gusting around 20 mph at times across northwest MN. Near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon and early evening hours today. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html

The Beach Hazards Statement will be allowed to expire at 9 am this morning.

At 1009 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Starbase, or 7 miles south of South Padre Island, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... South Padre Island, Southmost, Port Of Brownsville, Brownsville, Lincoln Park, U.s. Coast Guard Station, Villa Pancho, Port Isabel

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...Through This evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.