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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 />

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda<br /> Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the<br /> Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only<br /> isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated water levels may result in minor<br /> coastal, especially during times of high tide.<br /> If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be<br />

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50<br /> mph expected. * WHERE...The southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Lake George<br /> Saratoga Region, the Greater Capital Region, Helderbergs and<br /> northern Taconics in Eastern New York, and the southern Greens of<br /> Bennington and western Windham Counties in southern Vermont. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few<br /> trees and large tree limbs could be blown down resulting in some<br />

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Hancock County in central Indiana...<br /> Southern Hendricks County in central Indiana...<br /> Southern Marion County in central Indiana...<br /> Northwestern Shelby County in central Indiana...<br /> East Central Putnam County in west central Indiana... * WHEN...Until 400 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...<br /> - At 100 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to<br />

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Martin, Coastal Saint Lucie,<br /> Coastal Volusia, Inland Indian River, Inland Martin, Inland<br /> Northern Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland Southern Brevard,<br /> Inland Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern<br /> Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Northern Lake,<br /> Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Southern Brevard Barrier<br /> Islands, and Southern Lake. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...In Louisiana, West Cameron, East Cameron, Lower<br /> Vermilion, Lower Iberia and Lower St. Mary Parishes. In Texas,<br /> Lower Jefferson County. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only<br /> isolated road closures expected.<br /> If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be<br /> closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of<br /> unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone<br /> property.

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Southern Calcasieu Parish. In Texas,<br /> Southern Orange County. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only<br /> isolated road closures expected.<br /> If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be<br /> closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of<br /> unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone<br /> property.

* WHAT...Heat index values of 107 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit (41 to<br /> 44 degrees Celsius) expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT Friday. * 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 />