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The combination of gusty southwest winds, hot temperatures, and extremely dry fuels will lead to increased fire danger across the North Carolina Piedmont through early this evening. 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

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

* WHAT...Abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...The open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Vermilion OH. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 9:42 AM EDT, the water level at Toledo was 13.7 inches above low water datum. The critical mark for safe navigation is 13 inches above low water datum. Water levels in the western basin are expected to fluctuate on either side of

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Ohio, Lucas, Ottawa, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The following county, in southwest Ohio, Brown. * WHEN...Until 1145 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 931 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in High water continues in the Fayetteville Area along U.S. 50 as well as along U.S. 50 in Clermont County. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected.

At 934 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Ova to Press to Maulden. Movement was east at 60 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... Hazard, Prestonsburg, Jackson, Mason, Estill, Martin, Wayland, Allen, Buckhorn, Buck, Burkhart, Blake, Vail, Handshoe, Southfork, Emmalena, Cowcreek, Glo, Bearville, and McDowell.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio... Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 145 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 938 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Kentucky, including the following counties, Breckinridge, Casey, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Marion, Nelson, Ohio and Taylor. * WHEN...Until 145 PM CDT /245 PM EDT/. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 840 AM CDT /940 AM EDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or

At 842 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Marland, moving east-southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and penny 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... Ponca City and Marland. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 844 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northwest of Pond Creek, moving east-southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and penny 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... Pond Creek and Jefferson. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.