Expected

Gusty southeast winds as high as 20 mph, combined with dry and warm conditions will lead to elevated wildfire potential this afternoon across must of the interior west/southwest. Avoid outdoor burning today. Immediately report any wildfires to local emergency services by calling 911. Burn restrictions remain in effect. For complete details, visit www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits, or by calling 866-922-2876.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected for American Falls Reservoir. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

* WHAT...High waves of 3 to 6 ft and dangerous currents expected at Illinois Lake Michigan beaches. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com. Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Ohio, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. * 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.

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Erie, Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * 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...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. * WHEN...Until noon EDT today. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.

* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Chautauqua county. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.

At 244 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McLouth, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down twigs or small limbs and blow around objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Oskaloosa, McLouth, and Winchester. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 245 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near Hoot Owl, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations in or near the path include... Pryor... Pryor Creek... Locust Grove... Salina... Spavinaw... Pensacola... Hoot Owl... Spavinaw State Park...

At 208 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near Adair, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations in or near the path include... Pryor Creek... Salina... Langley... Adair... Spavinaw... Disney...