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The combination of gusty southwest winds and extremely dry fuels will lead to an increased fire danger today across all of central 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 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...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Atoka, Bryan, Johnston, Marshall, Carter, Stephens, and Tillman Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT 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.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Jefferson, Love, and Cotton Counties. In Texas, Archer, Baylor, Clay, Foard, Knox, Wichita, and Wilbarger Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT 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.

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 45 and 55 mph expected. * WHERE...All of northern New York and most of Vermont outside of 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 limbs could be blown down with isolated to scattered power outages possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be between 9 AM and 1 PM, especially in the northern Champlain Valley and northern

At 124 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts 13 miles southeast 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 hazardous waters. If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds

At 229 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near 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 unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Jackson, Wellston, Mcarthur, Hamden, Coalton, Allensville, Eagle Mills, and Byer. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to

* 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 limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. For high wind safety and preparedness information, visit 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 illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning 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.

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