Moderate

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. 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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 98 expected. * WHERE...In New York, Eastern Clinton and Eastern Essex Counties. In Vermont, Western Addison, Grand Isle, Western Chittenden, Western Franklin, and Western Rutland Counties. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be the third of a series of increasingly warm and humid days, resulting in accumulated heat stress. Impacts may be greater early in the season when we are

* WHAT...For today's Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 95 expected. For the Friday's Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 98 expected. * WHERE...Eastern Windsor County. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT today and on Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Friday will be the third of a series of increasingly warm and humid days, resulting in accumulated heat stress. Impacts may be greater early in the season when we are

* WHAT...For today's Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 95 expected. For the Friday's Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 98 expected. * WHERE...Eastern Windsor County. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT today and on Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Friday will be the third of a series of increasingly warm and humid days, resulting in accumulated heat stress. Impacts may be greater early in the season when we are

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Tulsa County. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 6 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 6 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

* WHAT...South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 15 to 16 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 6 feet with sets up to 8 feet along south-facing beaches. High rip current risk. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions with high rip current and longshore current risk. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Crab Orchard and Rend Lake in Illinois, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley in Kentucky, and Lake Wappapello in Missouri. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

* WHAT...High temperatures of 96 to 105 expected for most valley locations. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Interior Mendocino. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.