Moderate

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph<br /> expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Kansas and central, north central,<br /> northeast, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree<br /> limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

At 1242 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7<br /> miles southwest of Alpena, moving northeast at 20 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<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Alpena, Ossineke, Lakewood, Cathro, and Devils Lake.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents<br /> and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. For<br /> the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor, but impactful coastal<br /> flooding expected. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM PDT<br /> Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late<br /> Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of<br /> high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as<br />

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to<br /> elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches, as well<br /> as minor coastal flooding near times of high tide. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip<br /> currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can<br /> wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats<br /> nearshore. Minor coastal flooding are possible in low-lying<br /> areas near the times of high tides.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to surf<br /> of 2 to 3 feet on south-facing beaches expected, with 3 to 6<br /> feet near Jalama. Minor coastal flooding is also possible near<br /> times of high tide. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa<br /> Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip<br /> currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can<br />

At 1233 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over<br /> Camp Blanding, or near Middleburg, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Green Cove Springs, Middleburg, Kingsley, Camp Blanding, Penney<br /> Farms, and Asbury Lake.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 1234 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Milford, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Pontiac, Milford, Clarkston, Auburn Hills, Lake Angelus, Waterford,<br /> Davisburg, White Lake, and Rose Center.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 1239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Brighton, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Hartland, Brighton, Chilson, and Island Lake State Recreation Area.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal<br /> Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and<br /> Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water.<br /> Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and<br /> float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a<br /> direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the<br />

At 1210 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Crossroads, or near Jennings, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Jasper, Jennings, Statenville, Crossroads, and Mayday.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.