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* 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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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.

At 357 AM EDT/257 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Town of Pines, or near Michigan City, moving east at 35 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... Michigan City, La Porte, Trail Creek, North Liberty, New Buffalo, New

At 259 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles east of Lake Kemp to 5 miles south of Dundee to 5 miles northeast of Olney. Movement was northeast at 20 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... Archer City, Mabelle, Lake Diversion, Dundee, Mankins, Lake Kickapoo, and eastern Lake Kemp.

Patchy dense fog, with visibilities of 1/2 to 1/4 mile currently being observed, will affect portions of central to north-central Wisconsin through this morning. Visibilities are then expected to improve after sunrise. Exercise caution if driving early this morning, and be sure to use low-beam headlights in foggy areas.

Areas of locally dense fog will affect portions of west-central Wisconsin early this morning. Visibilities of 1/2 to 1/4 mile have already been observed, which should persist through sunrise. Improvement in visibilities is expected within a few hours after sunrise. If traveling early this morning, reduce your speed and use low-beam headlights when encountering foggy areas.

At 229 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Boelus, or 23 miles northwest of Grand Island, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Sherman and southwestern Howard Counties. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 328 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fowlerville, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Howell around 335 AM EDT. Brighton around 345 AM EDT. South Lyon around 355 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Parkers Corners, Lakeland, Plainfield, Island Lake State Recreation Area, Chilson,

The combination of low relative humidity around 25 to 30 percent, breezy winds up to 10 to 20 mph, and extremely dry fuels will lead to an increased fire danger both today and Sunday for portions of eastern North Carolina. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if