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HLSLCH This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas **Tropical Storm Watches Issued for Potential Tropical Cyclone 1** NEW INFORMATION<br /> --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:<br /> - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for East Cameron, Lower<br /> Iberia, Lower Jefferson, Lower St. Mary, Lower Vermilion, and<br /> West Cameron * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:<br /> - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for East Cameron, Lower<br /> Iberia, Lower Jefferson, Lower St. Mary, Lower Vermilion, and<br /> West Cameron

At 1125 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from 18 miles west of Blue Springs to 6 miles<br /> southeast of Madison to Dowling Park. Movement was northeast at 25<br /> mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Madison, Lee, Chancey, Hopewell, Hanson, Pinetta, Day, and Mayo<br /> Junction.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal<br /> Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and<br /> Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning 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 />

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 97 expected. * WHERE...El Paso, Pueblo, and Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont<br /> County. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> illnesses.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose<br /> fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning<br />

At 812 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm<br /> capable of producing a waterspout 5 miles south of Coden, or 7 miles<br /> south of Bayou La Batre, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally<br /> hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs<br /> and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Bayou La Batre, Coden, and Alabama Port.<br />

* WHAT...Visibility of one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...A portion of north central Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.<br /> If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of<br /> distance ahead of you.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Comanche, Lampasas, and Mills Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.<br /> If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of<br /> distance ahead of you.

At 717 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8<br /> miles southeast of Richton, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> State Line, Buckatunna, and Fruitdale.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of<br /> inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas<br /> near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards<br /> Statement, increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip<br /> currents expected. * WHERE...Low-lying coastal and bayshore areas in San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM PDT<br /> Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late<br /> Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only<br />

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of<br /> inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas<br /> near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards<br /> Statement, increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip<br /> currents expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM PDT<br /> Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late<br /> Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with<br />