Expected

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, especially from Deadhorse to Point Thomson. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow and freezing fog could combine to significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times. Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson and Dewey. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Stanley and Jones. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Relative humidity values will drop to 20 to 25 percent range this afternoon. Northwest winds of 10 mph with gusts to 15 to 20 mph are forecast for today. The winds combined with the low humidity and dry fuels will bring another day of near-critical fire weather conditions. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult with fire officials before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry affecting Jackson County. For the Pascagoula River...including Graham Ferry...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry. * WHEN...From this evening to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, River property at Cumbest Bluff will be cut off by high water and some river roads will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Dry conditions will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions today. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent are expected with dry fuels. Northwest winds of 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph are forecast for this afternoon. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

At 612 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 31 miles southwest of Orofino to 12 miles southeast of White Bird, or extending from 31 miles southwest of Orofino to 22 miles south of Grangeville, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Grangeville, Kooskia, White Bird, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Stites,

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.