Expected

Areas of locally dense fog will affect areas portions of north- central Minnesota. Visibilities of 1/2 to 1/4 mile have already been observed, which should persist through shortly after sunrise. If traveling early this morning, reduce your speed and use low- beam headlights when encountering foggy areas.

At 443 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near North Liberty, or 7 miles southwest of South Bend, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... South Bend, Mishawaka, Gulivoire Park, Osceola, North Liberty, Lakeville, Lydick, Chain-o-lakes, Crumstown, Wyatt, and Woodland.

At 343 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Lake Diversion, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Electra. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Fog, locally dense, will impact portions of eastern upper and northern lower Michigan this morning. Lowest visibilities are expected along the Lake Michigan coast and near the Straits. Visibilities will be reduced down to or below one- quarter mile at times. Conditions will improve by mid morning. Travelers may need extra time to reach their destination this morning. Slow down, and leave extra space between yourself and the vehicle in front of you.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska... Northern Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska... Saline County in southeastern Nebraska... Southern Seward County in southeastern Nebraska... * WHEN...Until noon CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM EDT this morning through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.

At 310 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Nelson, or 32 miles southeast of Hastings, moving south at 25 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Nora around 315 AM CDT. Other locations in the path of this storm include Hardy.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 6:00 AM Saturday. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty southeast winds, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR. * TIMING...Noon MDT through 9 PM MDT * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 to 22 percent. * TEMPERATURES...High temperatures in the mid 90s. * LIGHTNING...Not expected.

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.