Moderate

A stronger weather system is expected to move into the panhandle Saturday into Sunday, bringing periods of moderate to heavy rain. The peak of heavier rainfall is forecast to occur overnight Saturday into Sunday, when rain rates could exceed 0.15 inches per hour. Total rainfall accumulations for the event are expected to be between 1.5 and 3.0 inches, with the greatest amounts in the central panhandle. Upwards of 5 inches is possible for higher elevations.

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 2 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Latest surface observations show that sustained winds have fallen below wind advisory criteria of 30 mph as Typhoon Choi-wan moves farther away. Latest model guidance shows winds remaining below advisory levels.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Until 10 PM ChST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution when driving on roads with no center barriers, as well as when passing high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...High temperatures of 94 to 102 degrees expected and low temperatures in the mid 60s to low 70s, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Sacramento and northern San Joaquin valleys, Delta and Carquinez Strait, and foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially to anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest days expected Monday through Wednesday.

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only

* WHAT...High temperatures up to 104 degrees expected with the warmest temperatures will be located in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Overnight lows between 70 and 75 degrees expected in the Sierra Foothills where the thermal belt is strongest. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and Sierra Nevada foothills. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to major risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those without

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Annette Island, City and Borough of Sitka, Prince of Wales Island, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These winds will be caused by a strong front that will move across the region Saturday night.

At 1136 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Carrabelle, moving west at 10 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... Carrabelle, Carrabelle Beach, East Camp, Morgan Place, Saint Teresa, Turkey Point, Royal Bluff, Mcintyre, High Bluff, Yent Place, Sanborn, Poplar Camp, Lanark Village, and Curtis Mill. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...High temperatures up to 101 with overnight temperatures over 65. Moderate to localized high HeatRisk. * WHERE...Southern Mendocino Interior, and Southern Lake. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Moderate to localized high HeatRisk will increase the potential for heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.