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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves around 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, these breaking waves will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

* WHAT...Dangerous Rip Currents. Breaking waves of 6 to 7 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

At 1151 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Umpire, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... De Queen, Dierks, Umpire, Gillham, Corinth, Athens, Lebanon, Burg, Provo, Muddy Fork and West Line. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening

At 1055 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Reeder, or 18 miles northwest of Hettinger, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... New England, Reeder, Havelock and Gascoyne. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio

At 1130 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lawton, or 26 miles northeast of Devils Lake, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Edmore, Adams, Fairdale, and Lawton. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Dry conditions with relative humidity values between 15 and 25 percent are expected this afternoon and evening for portions of northeast Minnesota including the Iron Range, Arrowhead and areas north towards the International Border. South winds of 5 to 10 mph and gusts of 10-15 mph are forecast. Together, these conditions may cause fires to spread quickly. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see

At 1137 AM CDT /1037 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 7 miles north of Gladstone, or 12 miles northeast of Dickinson, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Dickinson, Gladstone, Taylor, Marshall and Hirschville. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.

At 1003 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Gladstone, or 7 miles northeast of Dickinson, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Dickinson, Marshall, and Hirschville. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information