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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.

At 126 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Bad Axe to near Argyle to 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 unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Argyle around 130 AM EDT. Sandusky, Harbor Beach, and Deckerville around 135 AM EDT.

* WHAT...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet, highest at south-facing beaches in Orange County. High rip current risk and strong longshore currents. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions generated by high rip current risk and strong longshore currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS. A beach hazards statement for elevated surf means that waves will

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

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Lake George Saratoga Region, the Greater Capital Region, Helderbergs and northern Taconics in Eastern New York, and the southern Greens of 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 trees and large tree limbs could be blown down resulting in some

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Hancock County in central Indiana... Southern Hendricks County in central Indiana... Southern Marion County in central Indiana... Northwestern Shelby County in central Indiana... 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... - At 100 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Martin, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Volusia, Inland Indian River, Inland Martin, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland Southern Brevard, Inland Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Northern Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Southern Brevard Barrier 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 Vermilion, Lower Iberia and Lower St. Mary Parishes. In Texas, Lower Jefferson County. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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

* WHAT...Heat index values of 107 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit (41 to 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 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