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Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Southeast to east-southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon into early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27. * WHERE...Northern Warren, Hamilton, and Northern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches. * WHEN...From 11 AM CDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...High wave action can make swimming difficult on days such as this. Incoming waves in rapid succession can tire even an experienced swimmer quickly. Rip currents can move you away from land. To avoid being swept away, swim parallel to the shore

At 1147 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 15 miles east of Dryden to 8 miles south of Pumpville to 22 miles southwest of Langtry. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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. These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Terrell County.

At 1146 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Pumpville, or 12 miles west of Langtry, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Comstock, Langtry, Shumla, Box Canyon, Pumpville, Amistad Acres,

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, including the following counties, in east central Colorado, Kit Carson. In northeast Colorado, Yuma. * WHEN...Until 500 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds. Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds. Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.

At 1139 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles west of Plains, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Plains. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Light accumulations of small hail will be possible, and could cause

Areas of fog will continue across portions of the area early this morning. Fog could be dense in some locations, with visibility a quarter of a mile or less. Use caution if traveling, and be alert for rapidly changing visibility over a short distance. Use low beam headlights and allow for greater distances between vehicles.