Moderate

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 2 pm.

At 208 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pomona, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Overbrook, Centropolis, Pomona, Pomona Lake, and Globe. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip currents, longshore currents, sneaker waves, and other hazards

At 220 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Junction City to 6 miles west of Wilsey. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Council Grove, White City, Dwight, Wilsey, Parkerville, Latimer, and Council Grove Lake.

At 124 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stone Lake to 8 miles north of Ree Heights to near Vayland. Movement was north at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Redfield, Miller, Faulkton, Bowdle, Tulare, St. Lawrence, Brentwood Colony, Evergreen Colony, Cresbard, Zell, Orient, Burdette, Seneca,

* WHAT...Snow showers over for the Beartooth Highway. Total snow accumulation up to 1 inch above 9000 feet. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel on the Beartooth Highway will be impacted by wintry conditions, mainly at elevations above Vista Point. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those with recreation plans in the high country should be prepared for wintry conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Fort Peck Lake. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for wave heights in excess of 4 feet. Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

At 116 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northeast of Emporia, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Osage City and Reading. This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 135 and 154. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to

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

At 1248 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Degrey Rec Area to 9 miles east of Stephan to near Gann Valley. Movement was north at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Miller, Fort Thompson, Highmore, Lower Brule, St. Lawrence, Miller