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...RED FLAG WARNING FOR FAR WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA TODAY INTO THIS EVENING... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected over far western North Dakota today into this evening. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to mid 90s, while humidity values drop as low as 15 percent. This will combine with south to southeast winds around 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph to result in critical fire weather conditions. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control.

* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to incoming long period northwesterly swell. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside

...The National Weather Service in Little Rock AR has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Arkansas... Cache River Near Patterson affecting Woodruff and Jackson Counties. For the Cache River...including Patterson...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cache River near Patterson. * WHEN...From Saturday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Low swampy timberland along the river begins to flood. Flood gates should be closed and equipment moved

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Twin Falls County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * 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. Secure outdoor objects.

Strong to severe thunderstorm wind gusts are expected this afternoon and evening. Storms are expected to develop along the Nevada border around 2 PM MDT and lift northwest over southeast Oregon and southwest Idaho. Storms are capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 60 to 70 miles per hour. Storm threat is expected to diminish after sunset.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * 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.

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... East Hobolochitto Creek Near Caesar affecting Pearl River County. For the East Hobolochitto Creek...including Caesar...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar. * WHEN...From this evening to late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need

* WHAT...High waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents occurring and expected at Lake Michigan beaches. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com. Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other

* WHAT...High waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents occurring and expected at Lake Michigan beaches. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall yesterday is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Shelby County in central Indiana... * WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT. * 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... - At 1155 AM EDT, River gauge reports indicate minor flooding near and along the Little Blue River. Between 1 and 2 inches