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* WHAT...High waves and dangerous currents expected. * WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Kewaunee and Manitowoc<br /> Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong<br /> currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves<br /> can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most<br /> susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include...<br /> Cresent Beach and City of Kewaunee Beach in Kewaunee County.<br />

At 908 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong<br /> thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds over Norco, or near<br /> Hahnville, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to<br /> outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down<br /> tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Reserve, Hahnville, Laplace, Killona, Norco, Paradis, Montz, Edgard,<br />

At 1011 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Woodville, or 10 miles east of Bowling Green, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. This storm may exhibit rotation at<br /> times. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Fremont, Oak Harbor, Gibsonburg, Woodville, Elmore, Ballville,<br /> Pemberville, Luckey, Lindsey, Helena, and Stony Prairie.<br />

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to surf of<br /> 2 to 5 feet on southwest-facing beaches expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa<br /> Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip<br /> currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can<br /> wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats<br /> nearshore.<br /> Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or<br />

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated<br /> surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles<br /> County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip<br /> currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can<br /> wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats<br /> nearshore.<br /> Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or<br />

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level<br /> expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Southeast Harford County. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM EDT Thursday, especially around the<br /> time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 4.5 feet, portions of the Havre de Grace Yacht<br /> Basin are flooded, along with Hutchins Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above<br /> normal. The next high tide at Havre de Grace is at 12:54 AM and<br /> 12:51 PM.<br />

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level<br /> expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 1 PM EDT Thursday, especially around the<br /> time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.2 feet, water begins to approach businesses on<br /> Dock Street in Annapolis. The City Dock parking lot is<br /> flooded. Compromise Street is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above<br /> normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at<br />

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Curry County and Roosevelt County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to noon MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree<br /> limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may reduce<br /> visibility.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

At 753 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an outflow boundary near<br /> McNary, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Most areas will see little to no<br /> rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Fort Quitman, Fort Hancock, Esperanza, Acala, Finlay, McNary, and<br /> Round Top Mountain.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Dickens, Garza, Kent, King, and Stonewall Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat 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 /> or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and<br /> heat stroke.