Moderate

The combination of gusty northwest winds of 20-25 mph and low relative humidity values 20-25 percent will lead to near critical fire weather conditions the remainder of this afternoon into early evening across west central Minnesota. Conditions will begin to improve as wind gusts start subside late this afternoon and relative humidity values recover by early this evening.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures 27 to 32 degrees. A hard freeze is possible from Craters of the Moon to Mud Lake. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures 27 to 32 degrees. A hard freeze is possible from Craters of the Moon to Mud Lake. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for

* WHAT...North northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, switching to northwest after 3 AM. * WHERE...Fort Peck Lake. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

At 252 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Southport to Mooresville to 12 miles southeast of Greencastle. Movement was east at 25 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... Indianapolis, Greenwood, Plainfield, Beech Grove, Greencastle, Mooresville, Southport, New Whiteland, Whiteland, Brooklyn, Monrovia,

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water temperatures are in the 50s. These cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia and physical incapacitation to anyone suddenly immersed in the water. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Matanuska Valley, including Palmer and Wasilla. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and affect outdoor events. Strong winds may loft glacial silt from the Matanuska River and lead to periods of reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase through today, with the strongest winds expected during the evening hours.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and affect outdoor events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase through today, with the strongest winds expected during the evening hours. Use caution while traveling, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects like canopies and light outdoor furniture.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 65 mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 75 mph are possible. * WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and affect outdoor events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and worst conditions are expected from this evening through late Sunday morning, with a chance for isolated gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches over most mountain passes, with up to 12 inches over the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, and Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Wet and raw conditions may create hypothermia risk for those recreating in