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* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.<br /> For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7<br /> feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood<br /> Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday<br /> afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight<br /> to 6 PM CDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM<br /> to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.<br /> For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7<br /> feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood<br /> Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday<br /> afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight<br /> to 6 PM CDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM<br /> to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.<br /> For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7<br /> feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa<br /> Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday<br /> afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight<br /> to 6 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and<br /> localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best<br />

The combination of gusty southwest winds, hot temperatures, and<br /> extremely dry fuels will lead to an increased fire danger across<br /> the North Carolina Piedmont today. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily<br /> ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to<br /> properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other<br /> flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if<br /> operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep<br /> vehicles off of dry leaves and grass.

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, north winds 20 to 30 mph<br /> with gusts up to 35 mph and very steep and hazardous seas 8 to<br /> 12 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt<br /> with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Gusty north winds will affect all areas. Very steep and<br /> hazardous seas are expected south of Cape Arago, with steep seas<br /> to the north. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or<br />

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts<br /> up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Hazardous Seas<br /> Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 ft. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM PDT Thursday. For the<br /> Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or<br /> damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially<br /> treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks<br />

At 1222 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm<br /> capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts 12 miles south of<br /> Amelia, or 16 miles southeast of Morgan City, moving northeast at 35<br /> mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and funnel clouds and wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally<br /> hazardous waters. If a funnel cloud briefly touches down,<br /> minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds<br />

The combination of extremely dry fuels and gusty southwest winds<br /> will lead to increased fire danger today. Dry grasses, dead leaves,<br /> and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire<br /> quickly due to the breezy conditions.<br /> Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether<br /> you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.

At 126 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Bad Axe to near Argyle to<br /> near Marlette. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...<br /> Argyle around 130 AM EDT.<br /> Sandusky, Harbor Beach, and Deckerville around 135 AM EDT.<br />

* WHAT...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet, highest<br /> at south-facing beaches in Orange County. High rip current<br /> risk and strong longshore currents. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County<br /> Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions generated by high rip<br /> current risk and strong longshore currents.<br /> PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.<br /> A beach hazards statement for elevated surf means that waves will<br />