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* WHAT...High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

At 927 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles northwest of May, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Laverne, Buffalo, Fort Supply, May, and Rosston. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 900 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Slapout, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Laverne, May, Rosston, and Catesby. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 possible. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Caswell, Rockingham, and Stokes Counties. In Virginia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, Henry, and Pittsylvania Counties. * 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 up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties in 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 up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

* WHAT...High temperatures of 96 to 105 expected for most valley locations. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Interior Mendocino. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

A low pressure system will bring increased moisture toward Yakutat and the northern gulf coast this weekend. This event will not be long in duration, lasting around 24 to 48 hours. It will bring heavy rain during most of the event, with the most likely scenario being 2 to 4 inches of rain over 24 hours. There is an 80% chance of greater than 2 inches in 24 hours and a 60% chance of greater than 3 inches of rain in 48 hours. There is also a 30% chance that

At 802 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Wolf Creek Park, or 14 miles east of Perryton, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Booker and Darrouzett. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Temperatures between 90 and 95 for most areas, with some readings above 100 degrees. Hottest conditions across the East Bay Hills and Valleys. * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, and The East Bay Hills and Valleys. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects primarily those individuals extremely sensitive to heat, especially when outdoors without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.

At 732 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of De Kalb, or 14 miles west of Foreman, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... New Boston, Foreman, Arkinda, Richmond, Almont, Wallace, Tom, Goodlake, Beaverdams, America, Moon, Bokhoma and Harris.