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The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30<br /> percent range, dry fuels, and gusty northwest winds will result in<br /> an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much<br /> of northeast North Carolina this afternoon. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential<br /> ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be<br /> sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses<br /> and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread<br /> quickly.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6<br /> inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity above 4500 ft. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous<br /> conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning<br /> commutes.<br /> Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions<br /> for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br /> Description:<br /> At 625 AM EDT, a burst of snow was located along a line extending<br /> from near Somerset to 6 miles east of Point Marion.<br /> Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Locations impacted include...<br /> Cumberland, Frostburg, Westernport, Bel Air, Bittinger, La Vale,<br /> Lonaconing, Piedmont, Grantsville, Friendsville, Accident,<br /> Cresaptown, Potomac Park, Wiley Ford, Eckhart Mines, Mount Savage,<br /> Ellerslie, Barton, Corriganville, and Midland.

Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br /> Description:<br /> * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island<br /> Counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water. Instruction:<br /> Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and<br /> float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a<br /> direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the<br />

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are<br /> expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in Central Siskiyou County. This<br /> includes the portion of Interstate 5 from Weed to Hilt, including<br /> the cities of Yreka, Grenada, and Montague. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few<br /> power outages may result.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches<br /> above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph over high and<br /> exposed terrain. * WHERE...The higher terrain of southern Siskiyou County near the<br /> Trinity Alps. This includes Highway 3 south of Callahan. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult. The hazardous conditions<br /> could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.<br /> Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br /> Description:<br /> * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26. * WHERE...Portions of central and eastern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other<br /> sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor<br /> plumbing. Instruction:<br /> Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br /> Description:<br /> At 449 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking<br /> a strong thunderstorm over Atlantis, or over Boynton Beach, moving<br /> east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br />

Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br /> Description:<br /> Temperatures have fallen to at or below freezing for much of the<br /> region this morning, and with some lingering wet roadways, patchy<br /> black ice may lead to slick roads especially on bridges and<br /> overpasses. A boundary will also bring briefly light to moderate<br /> snow showers through this morning which may reduce visibilities,<br /> further impacting the morning commute. Reduce speed in any heavy<br />

Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br /> Description:<br /> * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will<br /> result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing<br /> temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast,<br /> northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this morning. For<br /> the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.