Expected

Apparent, or feels like, temperatures this afternoon are expected to top 108 degrees across Starr, Brooks, and northern Hidalgo counties. Peak Heat Indices may reach 112 or 113 degrees briefly late this afternoon into early this evening when peak daytime heating and evening humidity recovery begins. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives, neighbors, workers, and the elderly. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose

At 244 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Ringgold, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Dalton, Ringgold, Varnell, Eton, Tunnel Hill, Cohutta, Crandall, Sumac, Jones Mill, Higdon, Graysville, Gregory, Cohutta Wilderness, Epworth, Conasauga Lake, Tennga, Beaverdale, Dawnville, Cisco, and

At 144 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Kinterbish, or 13 miles southeast of York, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Demopolis, Jefferson, Faunsdale, Pin Hook, Coatopa, Dug Hill,

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River Basin, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, and Debeque to Silt Corridor. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected. * WHERE...Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * 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...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...South Park, and Limon. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Snow covered roads in mountain areas will make travel hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org. Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow extra time to reach your destination.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Castle Rock. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow accumulating on trees may result in broken tree limbs, downed powerlines, and scattered power outages. Avoid parking or walking under heavy snow laden trees, and stay away from any downed powerlines.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over Wolf Creek Pass. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. * WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 11000 Feet, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet, and Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS... Travel could be difficult. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.