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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF LESS THAN 15%, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING FOOTHILLS AND PLAINS, AND THE NORTHWESTERN PERMIAN BASIN... * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...5 to 8 or critical to extreme. * IMPACTS... * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF LESS THAN 15%, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING FOOTHILLS AND PLAINS, AND THE NORTHWESTERN PERMIAN BASIN... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Dickinson, Geary, Lyon, Morris, and Wabaunsee Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down too. Isolated power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution while driving. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 inch, greatest near the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions due to poor visibility and slick roads. The hazardous conditions may impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally heavier snowfall is possible in the foothills above 6000 feet. Snow accumulations will decrease away

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches, greatest in the Bighorn Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will impact back country recreation and travel along Highway 14 through the Bighorn Mountains. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MONDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will bring breezy southwest winds to the region today, while Relative Humidity values remain very low, and fuels remain critically dry. Winds will remain elevated for east slope areas overnight tonight, increasing area wide through the late morning area wide, topping out at 20 to 25 MPH with gusts as high as 50 MPH. In some areas, winds will be strongest in the mid to late morning hours.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MONDAY... .An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will bring breezy southwest winds to the region today, while Relative Humidity values remain very low, and fuels remain critically dry. Winds will remain elevated for east slope areas overnight tonight, increasing area wide through the late morning area wide, topping out at 20 to 25 MPH with gusts as high as 50 MPH. In some areas, winds will be strongest in the mid to late morning hours.

At 208 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Paulding, or 31 miles north of Eagle River, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rockland, Bruce Crossing, Paulding, Ewen, Bond Falls, and Victoria Dam. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford and Fire Weather Zone 088 Clark. * TIMING...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton, Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens, Fire Weather Zone 086 Seward and Fire Weather Zone 087 Meade. * TIMING...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.