Expected

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Winds will decrease overnight and increase again for Sunday afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 98. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of

WHAT...Strong winds from the southeast gusting up to 40-50 mph. WHERE...Central, southern, and southeast Iowa. WHEN...Until 11 pm tonight. IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle.

At 940 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wakeeney, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Trego and northern Ellis Counties. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 8500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Wind gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible. * WHERE...Gallatin Valley and Madison River Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will start accumulating on grassy areas and elevated roadways such as bridges and overpasses before eventually accumulating on paved roads as snow continues through the night. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches over most mountain passes, with up to 12 inches over the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, and Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Wet and raw conditions may create hypothermia risk for those recreating in

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches, with isolated amounts up to 11 inches in the northern slopes of the Little Belt Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Wet and raw conditions may create hypothermia risk for those recreating in the backcountry.

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches, with higher amounts on high peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and slushy road conditions and raw back country conditions Saturday evening into Sunday. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.

At 900 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Quinter, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Collyer around 905 PM CDT. Voda around 910 PM CDT. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.