Expected

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Brunswick, Inland New Hanover, Inland Pender, and Robeson Counties. In South Carolina, Central Horry, Inland Georgetown, and Northern Horry Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

The combination of gusty southwest winds, hot temperatures and the ongoing drought, leading to stressed fuels. will lead to an increased fire danger Thursday across the northwest Piedmont of North Carolina. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarettes, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if operating any

* 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 isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will likely affect the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps, Shell Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area, docks and boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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