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At 458 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles east of Brooklyn to 5 miles southeast of Poplarville. Movement was southeast at 20 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... Wiggins, Perkinston, and McHenry. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

The combination of dry fuels, gusty southwest to west winds, and low relative humidity of about 20-30% this afternoon into the evening will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend of Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. Strongest gusts along the Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted included, but not limited to, State Routes 14, 58, 178, and U.S. 395.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 151 and 152. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the potential to spread rapidly. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or are expected to develop. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and dry

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches with higher amounts possible in the peaks. * WHERE...Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation could become dangerous to those caught unprepared for hazardous winter conditions. Hunters, hikers, and snowmobilers may become disoriented and lost due to low visibility in falling and blowing snow. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road

The combination of low relative humidity values of 25 to 35 percent, periodic gusts up to 15 to 20 mph, and very dry fuels will lead to an increased fire danger today over southern and southeast portions of central North Carolina. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if

At 350 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hornbeck to Toledo Bend Dam. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Leesville, Anacoco, Toledo Bend Dam, Slagle, Fort Polk, New Llano, Hornbeck, Hutton, Burr Ferry, Kurthwood, Simpson, Evans, and Pickering. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 355 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles south of Many, or 35 miles southwest of Natchitoches, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Florien. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.