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At 1207 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Birch Tree to 11 miles east of West Plains. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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... Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Mountain View, Winona, Alton, Birch

At 118 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Boiling Spring Lakes, or near Snows Cut. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, South Masonboro Island, Snows Cut, North

At 1253 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Briley Township, or 11 miles northwest of Atlanta, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Former NWS employee. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Canada Creek Ranch, Briley Township, and Tomahawk Creek Flooding around 100 PM EDT.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and northeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

At 1130 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Willow Springs, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mountain View, Willow Springs, Cabool, Pomona, Peace Valley, White Church, Teresita, Clear Springs, Arroll, and Pine Crest. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Hot temperatures up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Palo Duro Canyon County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

At 1113 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles southwest of Willow Springs, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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... West Plains, Pomona, South Fork, Dora, Siloam Springs, and Pottersville. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 1127 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tower, or near Onaway, moving east at 60 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Onaway, Ocqueoc, Millersburg, Onaway State Park, and Tower around 1130 AM EDT. Huron Beach around 1135 AM EDT.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches expected. In addition, high astronomical tides of 7.5 to 7.9 feet are expected each evening through Monday. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, Los Angeles County Beaches, and Southern Santa Barbara County Beaches. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can