Moderate

At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Newton, or near Lookout Shoals Lake, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Claremont, Catawba, Lookout Shoals Lake, Conover, Oxford, and Bandys. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Ottawa and Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Friday through Friday morning. * 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.

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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.

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Lake County and Ashtabula County lakeshore. In Pennsylvania, northern Erie County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday 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 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles east of Waynesville, or near Canton, moving southeast at 10 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 hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Canton, Enka, Mount Pisgah, and Candler. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 323 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Wayland, or near Dansville, moving east at 35 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... Penn Yan, Benton, Potter, Wayland, Dundee, Middlesex, Pulteney, Italy, Cohocton, and Rushville. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 325 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over New Lexington, moving east at 30 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. Locations impacted include... New Lexington, McConnelsville, Shawnee, Crooksville, Junction City, Malta, Corning, Hemlock, Rendville, and Eagleport. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 96. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * 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.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 98. * WHERE...Franklin County, Hampshire County, Hampden County, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * 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

The combination of temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s and high humidity will result in peak afternoon heat index values in the 95 to 105 degree range. Those planning to be outdoors for extended periods of time should drink plenty of water, wear light clothing, and take frequent breaks.