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* 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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to 12 ft. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM PDT Thursday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially treacherous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

At 1222 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts 12 miles south of Amelia, or 16 miles southeast of Morgan City, moving northeast at 35 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

The combination of extremely dry fuels and gusty southwest winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly due to the breezy conditions. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.