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...RED FLAG WARNINGS FOR FAR NORTHWEST AND PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA TODAY... .There are two separate areas of critical fire weather conditions expected late this morning through this evening. One includes the James River Valley and adjacent areas to the west, and the other is in far northwest North Dakota. Both of these areas are expected to see similar conditions, with northwest winds around 25 to 30 mph gusting to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as

...RED FLAG WARNINGS FOR FAR NORTHWEST AND PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA TODAY... .There are two separate areas of critical fire weather conditions expected late this morning through this evening. One includes the James River Valley and adjacent areas to the west, and the other is in far northwest North Dakota. Both of these areas are expected to see similar conditions, with northwest winds around 25 to 30 mph gusting to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Eddy, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

...RED FLAG WARNINGS FOR FAR NORTHWEST AND PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA TODAY... .There are two separate areas of critical fire weather conditions expected late this morning through this evening. One includes the James River Valley and adjacent areas to the west, and the other is in far northwest North Dakota. Both of these areas are expected to see similar conditions, with northwest winds around 25 to 30 mph gusting to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 20 percent.

...RED FLAG WARNINGS FOR FAR NORTHWEST AND PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA TODAY... .There are two separate areas of critical fire weather conditions expected late this morning through this evening. One includes the James River Valley and adjacent areas to the west, and the other is in far northwest North Dakota. Both of these areas are expected to see similar conditions, with northwest winds around 25 to 30 mph gusting to 40 mph and relative humidity as low as 20 percent.

The National Weather Service in Glasgow has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 120 and 122. * WIND...15 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * THUNDERSTORMS...There is a low to moderate (20 to 50 percent) chance of thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Draanjik River near Chalkyitsik. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...There is a 10 mile long ice jam that starts several bends below Chalkyitsik and looks like it will remain in place for at least a few days. The upstream areas appear mostly ice free so no further ice should accumulate on the jam. However, water levels will likely continue to slowly rise until the jam releases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Illinois... Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.3 feet, Township roads downstream in Covington begin flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia... Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Fulton and Forsyth Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Creek near Alpharetta. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 8 feet, Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields along the creek from near Cumming in south Forsyth County to Alpharetta and Roswell in north Fulton

...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...