Severe

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt<br /> Forecast Area above 9000 feet. * TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise<br /> extreme caution with any outdoor burning.<br /> A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions<br /> are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of<br /> strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can<br />

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red<br /> Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry<br /> fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison<br /> Basin Forecast Area. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this<br /> evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM<br /> MDT Saturday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little<br /> Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River<br /> Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower<br /> Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast<br /> Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area,<br /> Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather<br /> Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area and Fire<br /> Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area.<br />

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower<br /> Colorado River below 8000 feet. * TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...West 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread<br /> quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.<br /> A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions<br /> are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of<br /> strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can<br />

SVRLWX The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...<br /> Southeastern Rappahannock County in northwestern Virginia...<br /> South central Fauquier County in northern Virginia...<br /> Northwestern Culpeper County in northern Virginia... * Until 345 PM EDT. * At 317 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of<br /> Culpeper, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches<br />

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures 100 to 105 with<br /> widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk. For the<br /> Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures<br /> up to 110 expected with widespread Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Shasta County Foothills 1000-3000 ft, Shasta Lake Area &amp;<br /> 1-5 1000-3000 ft, Tehama Co Coast Range Above 3000 ft, and W.<br /> Shasta County Above 3000 ft. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Saturday. For the<br />

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110<br /> expected and widespread Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Shasta County Foothills 1000-3000 ft, Shasta Lake Area &amp;<br /> 1-5 1000-3000 ft, Tehama Co Coast Range Above 3000 ft, and W.<br /> Shasta County Above 3000 ft. * WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during<br /> extreme heat events.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be<br /> possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Northern, North Woods,<br /> and north central Maine, including the following areas, in Central<br /> Highlands Maine, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis. In<br /> Far Northern Maine, Northwest Aroostook. In North Woods Maine,<br /> Northern Somerset. In north central Maine, Northern Piscataquis. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,<br />

At 319 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line<br /> extending from near Ansted to 6 miles east of Van, moving southeast<br /> at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to<br /> roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include...<br /> Montgomery, Ansted, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Pratt, Burnwell,<br /> Powellton, Hawks Nest State Park, Whitesville, Handley, Sylvester,<br />

At 320 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Summersville,<br /> moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to<br /> roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include...<br /> Summersville, Ansted, Calvin, Kesslers Cross Lanes, Canvas, Drennan,<br /> Swiss, and Mount Nebo.<br /> For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a<br /> building.