Expected

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Brunswick,<br /> Inland New Hanover, Inland Pender, and Robeson Counties. In South<br /> Carolina, Central Horry, Inland Georgetown, and Northern Horry<br /> Counties. * WHEN...From noon today 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.

The combination of gusty southwest winds, hot temperatures and the<br /> ongoing drought, leading to stressed fuels. will lead to an<br /> increased fire danger Thursday across the northwest Piedmont of<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 cigarettes, matches, and any other flammable<br /> items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if operating any<br />

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only<br /> isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will likely affect<br /> the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps,<br /> Shell Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area,<br /> docks and boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor<br />

* 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 />

* 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. 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 />