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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Wayne County in southeastern Mississippi... * WHEN...Until 400 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 103 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Harlan and Leslie. * WHEN...Until 430 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 130 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If

At 1137 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Horizon City. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... East El Paso, Far East El Paso, Mission Valley, Clint, Horizon City, Fabens, San Elizario, Indian Cliffs Ranch, Socorro, Sparks, Agua

Locally dense fog will develop through the remainder of the overnight through 8 AM EDT, then dissipate by 9 or 10 AM EDT. Fog will be conditional on the degree of clearing behind a cold front passage this morning, with areas clearing out faster likely seeing more widespread fog and thus better chances for visibility to drop below one-quarter mile at times. Areas that received abundant rainfall Thursday are also more susceptible to locally dense fog.

At 1039 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Grizzly Campground, or 8 miles north of Beckwourth, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Plumas and southeastern Lassen Counties. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WIND...Sustained south to southwest winds near 20 mph, with gusts near 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values as low as 8 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...is located in zone 425. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms. * WIND...Erratic wind gusts around 55 mph in and near dry thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

At 123 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Quincy to 9 miles east of Stonemill Creek. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tallahassee, Tallahassee State College, Florida State University, Midway, Quincy, Havana, Doak Campbell Stadium, Orange, Gretna, Lake

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central Texas. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Check up on relatives and