Expected

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. 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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and northeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red Flag Warning for low humidity, gusty winds, and dry lightning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 97. * LIGHTNING...Dry lightning possible.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From noon to 10 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon Tuesday to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded. * WIND...West to southwest winds 15 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH. * HUMIDITY...8 to 12 percent. Overnight recoveries as low as 35 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry lightning will be possible on Tuesday

At 1105 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 2 miles east of Gateway to 4 miles southwest of Garfield to 2 miles northeast of Bella Vista. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations in or near the path include... Rogers... Bentonville... Bella Vista... Eureka Springs...

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph, strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight maximum relative humidities 25 to 50% * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...North Central Oregon. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.