Expected

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda<br /> Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the<br /> Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water.<br /> Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. If<br /> caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the<br /> current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If<br />

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

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red<br /> Flag Warning for low humidity, gusty winds, and dry lightning,<br /> which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather<br /> Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern<br /> 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,<br /> and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From noon to 10 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> illnesses.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and<br /> pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any<br /> circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time<br />

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

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

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag<br /> Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from<br /> 11 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is<br /> no longer in effect. * Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph,<br /> strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight<br /> maximum relative humidities 25 to 50% * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor<br /> 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<br /> limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> 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<br /> Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree<br /> limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> 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,<br /> Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue<br /> Mountains of Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree<br /> limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution.