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At 1232 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Orange Springs, or near Interlachen, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts around 40 mph, and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Interlachen, Melrose Landing, Orange Springs, Hollister, Hog Valley, Johnson, and Mannville.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DEERLODGE/WEST BEAVERHEAD AND EAST BEAVERHEAD... The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 110 and 111. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 14 to 24 percent.

WHAT...Gusty winds becoming from the west and northwest sustained at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to around 40 mph. These winds may cause localized blowing dust, especially where open fields were recently plowed. In addition, elevated fire weather conditions may exist due to these winds and dry conditions. WHERE...North of Highway 30 and along and west of I-35. WHEN...Until at least mid-afternoon. IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR KNOX, CEDAR, ANTELOPE, PIERCE, AND WAYNE COUNTIES... * WHAT...Northwest winds 18 to 28 mph with peak gusts up to 38 mph, Relative Humidity as low as 19 percent. * WHERE...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .The combination of temperatures rising into the 70s, relative humidity values falling below 30 percent, strong northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph, and dry fuels will create hazardous fire weather conditions. Humidity values will be lowest in the middle to late afternoon, which will also coincide with the peak wind speeds. Burning is discouraged today as any fires that develop

At 1220 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Port Canaveral, moving southeast at 15 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Port Canaveral, and Jetty Park. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Palo Duro Canyon County. * WHEN...Until 9 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.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Hancock and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 19.

* WHAT...Sustained southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts near 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Northern Elko, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, South Central Elko, Southeastern Elko, Southwest Elko, and Humboldt Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM PDT Wednesday morning until 11 PM PDT Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

At 1130 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near New River, or 7 miles southeast of Worthington Spring, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 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... Sampson, Waldo, Hampton, and Brooker. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.