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* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Bay, Gulf State Park beaches, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon through this evening. * 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.

At 216 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Phelps to near Birch Trails Girl Scout Camp. Movement was northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Rhinelander, Eagle River, Harrison, Phelps, Woodboro, and Crystal Lake Scout Reservation around 220 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Gagen, Luna-White

* WHAT...Numerous dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 97 degrees expected. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Mercer, Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Record setting temperatures possible through Wednesday. Tuesday will likely be the hottest day with highs in the mid 90s throughout the urban corridor.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 6 AM this morning to noon CDT today. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM CDT this morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * 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

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 100. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon CDT today. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM CDT this morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even

At 127 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rainbow Flowage, or 15 miles northwest of Rhinelander, moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rhinelander, Eagle River, Phelps, Kentuck Lake Campground, Johnson Lake Barrens Natural Area, Crystal Lake Scout Reservation, Rainbow Flowage, Minocqua, Arbor Vitae, and Three Lakes. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 132 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over New Wood Wildlife Area, or 23 miles northeast of Medford, moving northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Tomahawk around 140 AM CDT. Newbold around 200 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Heafford Junction, Bradley, Lower Tomahawk River Natural Area, Little Chicago, Harshaw,