Moderate

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 to 107 expected. * WHERE...The southern and eastern Piedmont, Sandhills, and Coastal Plain. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

At 202 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Terra Ceia, or 13 miles northeast of River Road, moving east 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... Belhaven, Sladesville, Ponzer, Scranton, Swindell Fork, Pungo, Leechville, Winsteadville, Rose Bay, Sidney Crossroads, Terra Ceia, Yeatesville, Alligator Lake, Swan Quarter Ferry Terminal, Sydney

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Eastern Essex, Suffolk, Eastern Norfolk, Eastern Plymouth, Barnstable and Nantucket Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * 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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon hours could provide relief in some areas. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Beaufort, Greene, Lenoir, Martin, Pitt, Jones, northern Craven, Tyrrell, Washington, Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 111 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Louisiana. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. * 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

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the Extreme Heat Warning, temperatures up to 108. * WHERE...Portions of North Texas. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until noon CDT today. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to

* WHAT...Temperatures and heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Navarro, Anderson, and Henderson Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Check up on relatives and

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 104. * WHERE...Bell, Comanche, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Mills, and Milam Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous

* WHAT...Temperatures and heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, McLennan, Leon, and Robertson Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous