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The combination of gusty southwest winds and extremely dry fuels<br /> will lead to an increased fire danger today across all of central<br /> North Carolina. 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...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Atoka, Bryan, Johnston, Marshall, Carter, Stephens, and<br /> Tillman Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> illnesses.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Jefferson, Love, and Cotton Counties. In<br /> Texas, Archer, Baylor, Clay, Foard, Knox, Wichita, and Wilbarger<br /> Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> illnesses.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 45 and 55 mph<br /> expected. * WHERE...All of northern New York and most of Vermont outside of<br /> Orange and eastern Windsor counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree<br /> limbs could be blown down with isolated to scattered power outages<br /> possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be between 9 AM and<br /> 1 PM, especially in the northern Champlain Valley and northern<br />

At 124 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm<br /> capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts 13 miles southeast<br /> of Amelia, or 16 miles west of Houma, moving northeast at 30 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 />

At 229 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Waverly, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Jackson, Wellston, Mcarthur, Hamden, Coalton, Allensville, Eagle<br /> Mills, and Byer.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to<br />

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree<br /> limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.<br /> For high wind safety and preparedness information, visit<br /> weather.gov/wind.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> illnesses.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose<br /> fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning<br />

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and southeast<br /> Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> illnesses.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...The following county, in southeast Indiana, Franklin and<br /> the following counties, in Ohio, Butler, Clermont, Clinton,<br /> Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble and Warren. * WHEN...Until 515 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.<br /> Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...<br /> - At 213 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated<br /> heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or<br />