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* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * 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...Temperatures up to 90 expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 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.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 97. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Valley, and Southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...Until 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.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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 shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...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 shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Lowlands and Cascade Foothills of Lane County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Pedestrians and cyclists should wear bright or reflective clothing to increase the chances of being seen by others in poor visibility conditions.

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected in Unalaska. * WHERE...Unalaska and Dutch Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 1 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Secure loose objects and use caution when traveling.

* WHAT...Southeasterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 1 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southeasterly winds begin increasing early Thursday morning. Gusts of 50 mph or greater will be likely through much of Thursday as a front stalls over the region. Secure loose objects and use caution when traveling.

HLSTBW This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida **LIFE THREATENING STORM SURGE POSSIBLE ALONG THE COAST OF LEVY COUNTY** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Watch has been issued for Coastal Levy * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for Coastal Levy * STORM INFORMATION: - About 800 miles west-southwest of Cedar Key FL - 22.4N 93.6W - Storm Intensity 45 mph - Movement East-northeast or 70 degrees at 8 mph