Moderate

Patchy dense fog with visibilities of one quarter miles or less is expected in Duplin county early this morning. If driving, slow down and leave extra distance ahead of you in case a sudden stop is needed. Conditions will improve by 9 AM.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28. * WHERE...Florence, Forest, and Northern Marinette counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

At 420 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Jose Borrego Middle School, or over Hargill, moving east at 55 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... Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, Harlingen, Weslaco, San Juan, San Benito, Alamo, Donna, and Mercedes. This includes the following highways...

Areas of fog have developed tonight with the fog banks slowly expanding as the night goes on. The fog may become locally dense, reducing visibilities to one quarter mile or less on area roadways. If driving, slow down and leave extra distance ahead of you in case a sudden stop is needed.

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com. Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake County IN. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

At 305 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Las Lomas, or near Rio Grande City, moving east at 35 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 unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rio Grande City, Penitas, Sullivan City, La Joya, Los Ebanos, Garciasville, Mccook, La Grulla, Abram-Perezville, and Cesar Chavez

At 248 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near El Sauz, moving northeast at 30 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 unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rio Grande City, Roma, Escobares, El Sauz, Viboras, La Rosita, Los Alvarez, Garceno, Starr County Sheriffs Office, and Roma City Hall.

At 252 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Guerra, or 12 miles north of Viboras, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Agua Nueva and Guerra. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to