Expected

Dry, hot, and breezy conditions are expected Sunday. The ongoing<br /> drought has led to abnormally dry dead surface fuels across the<br /> region. Min RH values of 25 to 35%, wind gusts to around 20 mph,<br /> and afternoon high temperatures in the low to mid 90s ahead of a<br /> cold front will lead to increased fire danger from mid morning<br /> through early evening Sunday. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential<br /> ignition source...including machinery... cigarettes...and matches.<br />

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a<br /> Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into<br /> rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may<br /> sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to<br /> shore.<br /> Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with<br />

At 814 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over<br /> Francesville, or 13 miles east of Rensselaer, moving southeast at 20<br /> mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Francesville, Lakeside In Pulaski County, Headlee, Buffalo, and<br /> Sitka.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 814 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over<br /> Bellevue, or 11 miles west of Norwalk, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Norwalk, Bellevue, Milan, Northern Milan, Wakeman, Monroeville, North<br /> Fairfield, and Flat Rock.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 614 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4<br /> miles north of Snyder, or 13 miles northeast of Fort Morgan, moving<br /> northeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Hillrose, Snyder and Union.<br /> Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening<br /> weather conditions.

At 815 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Bozrah, or near Salem, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Jewett City, Norwich, New London, Colchester, Groton, Salem, Mystic,<br /> Waterford, East Lyme, Ledyard, Griswold, East Haddam, Lebanon,<br /> Preston, and Lisbon.<br />

The combination of low relative humidity around 25 to 30 percent,<br /> breezy winds up to 10 to 20 mph, and extremely dry fuels will<br /> lead to an increased fire danger on Sunday for portions of<br /> eastern North Carolina. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily<br /> ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to<br /> properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other<br /> flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if<br />

At 821 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Haverhill, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Bradford, Thetford Hill State Park, Pomfret, Thetford, Fairlee, West<br /> Fairlee, Sharon, Topsham Four Corners, Wells River Village, Ryegate,<br />

The combination of extremely dry fine fuels as per state fire<br /> officials, combined with low relative humidity and gusty<br /> southwest winds, will lead to an enhanced fire danger Sunday<br /> afternoon, especially away from the immediate coast. Relative<br /> humidity values are expected to fall into the low and mid 30s<br /> away from the coast with southwest winds gusting 15 to 20 mph.<br /> Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether<br /> you can burn in your county or town. If you do, you are advised<br />

At 553 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over<br /> Cold Brook Reservoir, or near Hot Springs, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Hot Springs, Wind Cave National Park, and Cold Brook Reservoir.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.