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The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag<br /> Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM Wednesday to 9 AM PDT<br /> Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 419.Fire weather zone 420. * WIND...North to northeast winds will increase overnight to 15 to<br /> 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph on the ridges. * HUMIDITY...Recoveries on the ridges are only expected to be<br /> around 20 to 40 percent Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.<br />

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east<br /> central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> illnesses.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose<br /> fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning<br />

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100. * WHERE...Red River Valley including portions of northwest and west<br /> central Minnesota and east North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> illnesses.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and<br /> Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in<br />

Widespread snow will impact the Glacier Park region above 5,000<br /> feet tonight through Wednesday as a cold system moves through the<br /> area. Confidence is high for accumulating snow, with most areas<br /> seeing at least 2 to 4 inches of snow above 5,000 feet. Isolated<br /> snow amounts up to 12 inches will impact higher mountain peaks<br /> above 6,000 feet. Those heading into the backcountry and higher elevations should<br /> prepare for winter-like conditions. An elevated risk will exist<br /> for hypothermia.

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous<br /> currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to<br /> high waves and onshore winds.<br /> Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers<br /> and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are<br /> expected. Rip currents are possible.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...The central and eastern combined Texas and Oklahoma<br /> Panhandles. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> illnesses.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110<br /> expected. * WHERE...Palo Duro Canyon. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during<br /> extreme heat and high humidity events.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 95 expected. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Koochiching, Cass, and Itasca Counties.<br /> This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy<br /> Lake and, East Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake and,<br /> Deer Creek areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat<br /> illnesses.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 95 expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Pine and North St. Louis Counties. In<br /> Wisconsin, Burnett, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes<br /> the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Bois<br /> Forte Band, Nett Lake area, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County<br /> and the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas. Other<br /> locations including Voyageurs National Park. This also includes<br /> the Boundary Waters western area. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

At 1014 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Warsaw, or 10 miles northeast of Canton, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, minor flooding and penny size<br /> hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding<br /> or flowing water. Closure of waterfront access due to<br /> flooding. Locations impacted include...<br />