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Unseasonably strong east to southeast winds develop this evening in response to a storm system moving northward through the Gulf of Alaska. Expect sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 to 50 mph through Turnagain Arm, the higher elevation portions of the Seward and Sterling Highways, and around Kachemak Bay. Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects.

At 958 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Rome, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Portsmouth, Wheelersburg, New Boston, Vanceburg, South Webster, Rosemount, Camp Dix, Rome, Franklin Furnace, Sciotodale, Clarktown, Blue Creek, Saint Paul, Sciotoville, Kinniconick, Charters, Friendship, Stricklett, Rexton, and Sandy Springs.

At 835 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eustis, or 17 miles southwest of Lexington, moving northeast at 20 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 unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Eustis. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Northern Trego County in west central Kansas... * Until 915 PM CDT. * At 834 PM CDT, a dust channel was 8 miles north of Quinter, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Public reported blowing dust and lower visibilities along I 70 near Grainfield. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. Locations impacted include... Wakeeney, Ogallah, Collyer, Voda, and Riga.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...From noon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

At 944 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Neville, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Georgetown, Bethel, Felicity, Neville, Hamersville, Higginsport, Moscow, Point Isabel, Feesburg, Saltair, and New Hope. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at

At 801 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Moorefield, or 9 miles northeast of Curtis, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Brady, Moorefield, Jeffrey Canyon State Wildlife Management Area, Cottonwood Canyon State Wildlife Management Area, and Vroman.

At 603 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Paterson, or 9 miles northeast of Boardman, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Hermiston, Umatilla, Irrigon, Paterson, and Plymouth. This includes the following highways... Highway 395 between mile markers 1 and 3.

At 911 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Tollesboro, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Maysville, West Union, Manchester, Peebles, Aberdeen, Vanceburg, Head of Grassy, Camp Dix, Tollesboro, Rome, Lucasville, Blue Creek, Rarden, Otway, Concord, Trinity, Saint Paul, Dunkinsville,