Moderate

* WHAT...Hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 90 to 100 degrees. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, John Day Basin, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Grande Ronde Valley. In Washington, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

At 309 PM CDT, The current forecast is indicating the development of a strong thunderstorm near Poydras, or 9 miles southeast of Chalmette. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Forecast indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Belle Chasse, Poydras, and Violet. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 311 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Many, or 25 miles west of Natchitoches, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 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. Locations impacted include... Many and Zwolle. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

At 247 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wilmer, or 9 miles east of Amite, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Wilmer. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information

At 347 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Nicklesville, or near Irwinton, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Dublin, Irwinton, McIntyre, Toomsboro, Oconee, Chappells Mill, and Nicklesville. People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear

At 349 PM EDT/249 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stonemill Creek, or 21 miles south of Blountstown, moving northeast at 5 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... Stonemill Creek, Wewahitchka, Honeyville, Chipola Cutoff, Chipola Park, and Dalkeith. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Peak heat index values between 106 and 110. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday. * 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

At 350 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Vienna. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Vienna, Richwood, and Tippettville. People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

At 252 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lacamp, or 9 miles west of Hineston, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Pitkin, Lacamp, Leander, Fullerton, and Union Hill. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.