Expected

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. 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 unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

At 1051 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wekiwa Springs State Park, or near Altamonte Springs, moving east at 10 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... Sanford, Apopka, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, and Winter Springs. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY... .A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today for much of central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Critical fire weather conditions are expected today in central North Dakota and the James River Valley due to northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 20 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control.

* WHAT...Patchy blowing dust with localized visibility of one mile or less expected. The blowing dust will occur near open agricultural areas. * WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Grundy, Kankakee, and Southern Will Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, and Newton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Locally reduced visibility may lead to locally hazardous driving conditions. Visibility could vary rapidly over short distances. Slow down and

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph for Stampede Reservoir, Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, and Eagle Lake. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...McPherson, Brown, Marshall, and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, North Central Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.