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Dry, hot, and breezy conditions are expected today. The ongoing drought has led to abnormally dry dead surface fuels across the region. Minimum RH values of 30 to 40%, with wind gusts to 20 to 30 mph and afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s ahead of an approaching cold front will lead to an increased fire danger across northeast North Carolina this afternoon. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to

* WHAT...High temperatures ranging from 98 to 102 degrees with warm overnight lows between 65 to 70 degrees. Widespread Moderate HeatRisk with isolated areas of Major HeatRisk in lower valleys. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses will be more likely, especially for those spending extended periods outdoors, in poorly cooled indoor spaces, or who are sensitive to heat.

At 627 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fayette to near Low Gap. Movement was northeast at 40 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... Tuscaloosa, Northport, Fayette, Holt, Moundville, Brookwood, Coaling, Vance, Berry, Coker, Samantha, McFarland Mall, Lake Lurleen State

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The following county, in southwest Ohio, Hamilton. * WHEN...Until 915 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 729 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain had fallen last night. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High rip current risk possible on Friday, especially for Suffolk County beaches.

At 709 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Perlie to near Baptist to near Locust Branch. Movement was southeast at 25 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... Prestonsburg, Irvine, Jackson, Salyersville, Beattyville, McKee, Campton, Booneville, Mason, Simpson, Fincastle, Ravenna, Turin,

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...Ongoing through 1 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, flooding of some of the parking area near Dock Street in Annapolis may occur, with water surrounding the Alex Haley Memorial. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 8:43 AM.

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Southeast Harford County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, water begins to go over the bulkhead at the Havre de Grace Yacht Basin in multiple locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Havre de Grace is at 12:51 PM.

At 551 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles north of Wakita, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and nickel 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. Locations impacted include... Wakita, Manchester, and Renfrow. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather

At 552 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Reform to near Evansville. Movement was northeast at 40 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... Tuscaloosa, Northport, Gordo, Reform, Moundville, Coker, Akron, McFarland Mall, Lake Lurleen State Park, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater,