Moderate

Rain showers moving out of the Dakotas will continue to spread<br /> eastwards across Minnesota this evening. Wind gusts of 30-40 mph<br /> are expected with any of the rain showers but brief gusts around<br /> 50 mph are possible at times, especially across west-central<br /> Minnesota. The rain showers will continue into tonight but the<br /> potential for gusty winds of 40-50 mph is expected to decrease by<br /> sunset.

At 507 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm<br /> capable of producing funnel clouds near Independence, or 8 miles<br /> northwest of Hammond, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to<br /> outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down<br /> tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Independence and Tickfaw.

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will bring occasional<br /> wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph near and north of the Interstate 90<br /> corridor early this evening. The main threat will be near and<br /> west of I-29 through 7 pm, spreading east of I-29 from 6 pm to 8<br /> pm. If you have outdoor activities during this time and see showers<br /> approaching, be prepared for a quick increase in the winds.

At 611 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking<br /> a strong thunderstorm near Intersection I-75 And U.S. 27, or 7 miles<br /> northwest of Sunrise, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 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 /> Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac,<br />

At 412 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong<br /> thunderstorms extending from 8 miles northwest of Newkirk to 6 miles<br /> southeast of Puerto de Luna, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 /> Santa Rosa, Cuervo, Newkirk and Puerto De Luna.

At 512 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from near Varnado to 11 miles southwest of Maxie.<br /> Movement was northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Bogalusa, Poplarville, Varnado, and Angie. This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 25<br /> and 42.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 513 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms<br /> capable of producing funnel clouds along a line extending from 8<br /> miles south of Ruth to 9 miles northeast of Franklinton. Movement was<br /> east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to<br /> outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down<br /> tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br />

At 429 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17<br /> miles southwest of Lucedale, moving northeast at 30 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 /> Lucedale.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.8 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 />

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.8 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 />