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...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Widespread temperatures ranging from 94 to 100 degrees across the advised areas. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Wood River Foothills, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains, Raft River Region, and Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From Noon MDT Thursday to Thursday 10 pm MDT and From Noon MDT Friday to Friday 10 pm MDT * IMPACTS...Hot temperature may cause heat illnesses.

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Widespread temperatures ranging from 94 to 100 degrees across the advised areas. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Wood River Foothills, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains, Raft River Region, and Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From Noon MDT Thursday to Thursday 10 pm MDT and From Noon MDT Friday to Friday 10 pm MDT * IMPACTS...Hot temperature may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT...Widespread temperatures ranging from 94 to 100 degrees across the advised areas. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Upper Snake River Plain, Marsh and Albion Highlands, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region * WHEN...From Noon MDT Friday to 10 pm MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperature 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 109 expected. * WHERE...The extreme southeastern Texas Panhandle and Rolling Plains. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures 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.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Temperatures 96 to 101 in the Western Magic Valley and 98 to 104 in the Treasure Valley and Upper Weiser Basin. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ Thursday to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures 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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of central and south Mississippi, southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related 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 147 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles north of Weskan, or 15 miles northwest of Sharon Springs, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Wallace and southwestern Sherman Counties. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures 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.

If traveling through river valleys this morning, be prepared for fog that could suddenly reduce visibilities to 1/4 mile or less. Areas of fog will be possible outside of river valleys, but visibilities of 1/4 mile are less likely. Expect the fog to dissipate by mid-morning. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.