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Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SW wind 45 to 60 kt diminishing to 40 to 50 kt after midnight. Seas 21 to 30 ft. Rain showers. .THU...SW wind 45 kt becoming 35 to 50 kt in the afternoon. Seas 26 to 31 ft. Widespread rain showers. .THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 25 to 31 ft. Rain showers.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Point Hope. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 7 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel may be difficult. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Isabel Pass North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 7 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. People should avoid being outside in forested areas. Use caution if you must drive.

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SE winds 50 kt. Seas 12 ft building to 20 ft. .THU...S winds 45 kt. Seas 24 ft. Rain. .THU NIGHT...S winds 30 kt. Seas 16 ft. .FRI...SE winds 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. .FRI NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain. .SAT...S winds 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy, Citrus and Marion Counties. .Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon due to a combination of excessive hydrilla growth along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau, and recent heavy rainfall. Water levels are expected to hold steady for the next several days remaining above flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. .Heavy rain over the past couple of days will cause Cypress Creek at SR 54 Worthington Gardens to rise above flood stage. Any additional heavy rain tonight through Saturday could cause the river to rise higher than currently forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cypress Creek at SR 54 Worthington Gardens.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Diomede. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 1 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 to 14 inches for areas of elevation. Winds occasionally gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Noatak Valley and South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Pasco, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco, Pinellas and Sumter. * WHEN...From 5 AM EDT early this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.