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Near record high temperatures today will bring relative humidity values down into the 25 to 35 percent range today. This combined with wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will create near critical fire weather conditions today. This could lead to rapid spread of fires, especially in agricultural areas where crops have become drier for harvest. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see

Dry, breezy and unseasonably warm conditions will led to near critical fire weather conditions this afternoon. South winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph is forecast along with minimum relative humidity values of less than 35 percent. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Waves 2 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 10 to 12 ft at 9 seconds and northwest winds 20 to 25 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 12 ft at 10 seconds and northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 AM PDT early this morning. Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM early this morning to 2 PM PDT this afternoon.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Reservoir. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Warm and dry conditions will combine with strong wind gusts today to create elevated fire weather concerns over the area this afternoon. Due to abnormal warmth, minimum afternoon humidity will drop to 25 to 35 percent. Strong southerly winds are expected this morning, gusting up to 25 to 35 miles per hour. Some localized gusts up to 45 miles per hour will be possible. Winds are expected to decrease through the afternoon, meaning that the strongest winds will not coincide with the lowest afternoon

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Death Valley National Park. In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln County, and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will likely be a lull in the winds from late Saturday night through Sunday morning before winds increase

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 45 and 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ Sunday to 5 AM PDT /5 AM MST/ Monday. * 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. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Periods of wet snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, due to areas of slushy or snowy roads and poor visibility. This includes US-191 from Big Timber to Judith Gap, I-90 from Big Timber to Livingston, and over Bozeman Pass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tree and power line damage is possible which