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At 1132 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southwest of Firebaugh, including along Interstate 5, moving northeast at 20 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Fresno County. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

* WHAT...Snow expected ABOVE 6500 FEET ELEVATION. Total snow accumulations at those levels between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Bear River Range, and Caribou Range. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight MDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit

* WHAT...Snow expected ABOVE 6500 FEET ELEVATION. Total snow accumulations at those levels 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness, Lost River Range, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and Sun Valley Region. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 to 11 inches expected above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Oregon, the latest

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 8 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. 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 unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Relative humidity is forecast to fall to 25 to 30 percent across northeast Georgia this afternoon. While winds are expected to be light, the low humidity combined with very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfire across the area, especially through sunset. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn today.

Relative humidity is forecast to fall into the 20 to 30 percent range across western North Carolina Wednesday afternoon. Winds are expected to be a little stronger in the afternoon, with some gusts in the 20 to 25 mph range. The low humidity combined with occasional wind gusts and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfire across the area. A statewide burn ban has been issued by the North Carolina Forest Service. Outdoor burning should not be done.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with the highest amounts across southwestern portions of the Park. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 11 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow amounts up to 3 inches at Mammoth. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations generally between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts to 18 inches across the Tetons. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 11 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including over Teton Pass and Togwotee Pass. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the