Expected

At 154 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10<br /> miles northeast of Cottage Grove, or 10 miles south of Murray, moving<br /> northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Paris Landing State Park, Puryear, Mill Creek, Whitlock, Foundry<br /> Hill, Conyersville, Pine Hill, Crossland, and Buchanan.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Gleason, or 7 miles north of McKenzie, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Paris, McKenzie, Gleason, Routon, Henry, Ore Springs, Mansfield,<br /> Foundry Hill, Como, Osage, Van Dyke, Whitlock, and Porter Court.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag<br /> Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect<br /> from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no<br /> longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 240, 241, 242, 243, 244,<br /> 245, 248, 250 and 251. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this<br /> evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM<br /> MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag<br /> Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect<br /> from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no<br /> longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 240, 241, 242, 243, 244,<br /> 245, 248, 250 and 251. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this<br /> evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM<br /> MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 246, 247 and 249. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this<br /> evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon<br /> through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.<br /> Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a<br /> spark and start a wildfire.<br /> A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions<br />

At 1258 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13<br /> miles east of Kim, or 28 miles west of Springfield, moving northeast<br /> at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Springfield, Pritchett, Vilas, and Kim.<br /> If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

At 227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from near Somerset to near Nancy to 6 miles west of<br /> Faubush. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Somerset, Burnside, Naomi, Sloans Valley, Nancy, Grade, Alpine,<br /> Bronston, Elihu, Ruth, Mount Victory, Quinton, Dykes, Frazer,<br />

Early season heat is upon us, with forecasted high temperatures<br /> for Wednesday and Thursday in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Gulf<br /> moisture surging northward into the state will bring heat indices<br /> into the 95 to 104-degree temperature range during peak heating<br /> both days. Use the following safety tips for facing the heat safely: * Stay hydrated, avoiding alcohol and drinks with heavy<br /> caffeine or sugar.<br /> * Dress in loose fitting clothing, light in color.<br />

At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along<br /> a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Clendenin to 7 miles north<br /> of Ansted to near Dry Creek to near Northfork. Movement was northeast<br /> at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...<br /> Beckley, Summersville, Fayetteville, Clay, Babcock State<br /> Park, Oak Hill, Mullens, Mount Hope, Ansted, Arnoldsburg, Crab<br />