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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237...

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Knox and Cedar Counties. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, and Platte Counties. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Stronger west winds are expected to develop this evening and overnight near Red Rock Canyon and the far western edges of the Las Vegas Valley where wind gusts may approach 60 mph. * WHERE...Las Vegas Valley and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In California, Death Valley National Park. In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust will likely cause reduced visibility. Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Owens Valley South, Owens Valley North, and Lincoln County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Areas of blowing dust will likely cause reduced visibility. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From 2 PM PDT /2 PM MST/ this afternoon to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Areas of blowing dust will likely cause reduced visibility. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for

The combination of low relative humidity in the 20 to 25 percent range, ongoing drought conditions, and gusty winds will continue to dry out fuels. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires on Wednesday. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.