Expected

At 1258 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13<br /> miles east of Kim, or 28 miles west of Springfield, moving northeast<br /> at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Springfield, Pritchett, Vilas, and Kim.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Widespread snow will impact the Glacier Park region above 5,000<br /> feet tonight through Wednesday as a cold system moves through the<br /> area. Confidence is high for accumulating snow, with most areas<br /> seeing at least 2 to 4 inches of snow above 5,000 feet. Isolated<br /> snow amounts up to 12 inches will impact higher mountain peaks<br /> above 6,000 feet. Those heading into the backcountry and higher elevations should<br /> prepare for winter-like conditions. An elevated risk will exist<br /> for hypothermia.

At 227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from near Somerset to near Nancy to 6 miles west of<br /> Faubush. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Somerset, Burnside, Naomi, Sloans Valley, Nancy, Grade, Alpine,<br /> Bronston, Elihu, Ruth, Mount Victory, Quinton, Dykes, Frazer,<br />

Early season heat is upon us, with forecasted high temperatures<br /> for Wednesday and Thursday in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Gulf<br /> moisture surging northward into the state will bring heat indices<br /> into the 95 to 104-degree temperature range during peak heating<br /> both days. Use the following safety tips for facing the heat safely: * Stay hydrated, avoiding alcohol and drinks with heavy<br /> caffeine or sugar.<br /> * Dress in loose fitting clothing, light in color.<br />

At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Clendenin to 7 miles north<br /> of Ansted to near Dry Creek to near Northfork. Movement was northeast<br /> at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Beckley, Summersville, Fayetteville, Clay, Babcock State<br /> Park, Oak Hill, Mullens, Mount Hope, Ansted, Arnoldsburg, Crab<br />

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110.<br /> For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Kingfisher, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Noble, Alfalfa, Major,<br /> and Woods Counties. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.<br /> For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * 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 />

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110.<br /> For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Kingfisher, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Noble, Alfalfa, Major,<br /> and Woods Counties. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.<br /> For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * 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 />

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Blaine County. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * 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. Make sure your children are not let in the car. Stop. Look and lock.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Logan and Payne Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * 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. Make sure your children are not let in the car. Stop. Look and lock.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and<br /> southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * 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.