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The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...As low as 19 percent. Higher relative humidities along the Lake Huron shoreline. * Impacts...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Visit the Michigan DNR website for more information. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions

Through this evening, the combination of available fine fuels, northwest wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph, and relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for the Lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Late Tuesday morning into early Tuesday evening, the combination of available fine fuels, southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent will

The combination of available fine fuels, southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for southern Connecticut late Tuesday morning into early Tuesday evening. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.

The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures of 8 to 10 percent, relative humidities around 25 percent, and wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 39 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Mountains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility to less than 5 miles at times. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

The combination of lower relative humidity values in the 20-30 percent range, dry fuels, and SW winds gusting to 20-25 mph will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires Tuesday across much of central and eastern Virginia. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly.

* Affected Area...Portions of the Hudson Valley FDRA including the following counties: eastern Montgomery, Schenectady, extreme northeastern Schoharie, Albany, Rensselaer, eastern Greene, Columbia, eastern Ulster, Dutchess, and much of Sullivan County. * Timing...From noon to 7 PM Tuesday, with the lowest RH and strongest wind gusts during the mid to late afternoon. * Winds...Southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 25 to 30 percent. * Temperatures...In the upper 70s to low 80s.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys. * WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. 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 expected Above 9000 Feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. 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.