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The combination of lower relative humidity values in the 20-30 percent range, dry fuels, and SW winds gusting to 20-25 mph will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today across much of central and eastern Virginia. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly.

At 251 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Butler, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Montrose, Ballard, Hartwell, and La Due. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

The combination of lower relative humidity values in the 20-30 percent range, dry fuels, and SW winds gusting to 20-30 mph will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires Tuesday across western and south central Virginia. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly.

The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures of 8 to 10 percent, relative humidity around 25 percent, and wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires this afternoon. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry

At 243 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles west of Gentry to 6 miles northwest of War Eagle to near Hobbs State Park. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations in or near the path include... Fayetteville... Springdale...

At 244 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles west of Olpe, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Olpe. This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 117 and 120. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains and Eastern Culberson. * WHEN...From 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

At 214 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles northeast of Bella Vista to 3 miles northwest of Highfill. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations in or near the path include... Springdale... Rogers...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and East Sweetwater County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially along Highway 287 through Jeffrey City and along the I-80 corridor for eastern Sweetwater County. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches for South Pass and Powder River Pass. Total snow accumulations for central portions of the Wind River Mountains of 12 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East and Bighorn Mountains Southeast. * WHEN...Until 1 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially Tuesday afternoon. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and