Expected

At 212 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dannebrog, or 17 miles northwest of Grand Island, moving east at 20 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. Locations impacted include... St. Libory. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Franklin County Beaches and the State Park and south- facing beaches of Gulf County.. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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.

Areas of locally dense fog will affect portions of northwest Wisconsin, especially along and southeast of a Sawyer to Hurley line. Visibilities of 1/2 to 1/4 mile have already been observed, which should persist through early this morning and are then expected to improve within a few hours after sunrise. If traveling early this morning, reduce your speed and use low-beam headlights when encountering foggy areas. A Dense Fog Advisory may be needed. Keep updated on the latest forecast for fog development trends.

At 221 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles west of Mabelle to 5 miles south of Megargel to 6 miles southeast of Elbert. Movement was northeast at 25 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... Seymour, Megargel, Lake Kemp, Mabelle, Lake Diversion, Dundee, Westover, and Lake Kickapoo.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas... South Fork San Gabriel River At Georgetown affecting Williamson County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Fork San Gabriel River at Georgetown. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding inundates secondary roads and low water crossings from above Georgetown to

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with

At 156 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Albia to near Centerville to 8 miles southeast of Corydon. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Unionville, Lancaster, Glenwood, and Livonia.

Dry, hot, and breezy conditions are expected today. The ongoing drought has led to abnormally dry dead surface fuels across the region. Min RH values of 25 to 30%, wind gusts to around 20 mph, and afternoon high temperatures in the low to mid 90s will lead to an increased fire danger from mid morning through early evening today. Conditions Sunday may be similar ahead of an approaching cold front, with an additional Increased Fire Danger statement likely to be issued.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Corson and Dewey Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 11 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* AFFECTED AREA...Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity/Lower Colorado River Valley AZ, Central Deserts and Lower Colorado River Valley CA. * TIMING...From 9 AM MST /9 AM PDT/ to 11 PM MST/11 PM PDT/ Saturday * WIND... South to Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph * HUMIDITY... As low as 8 percent with only modest overnight recovery * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Please advise the appropriate officials and fire crews in the