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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and<br /> northeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting<br /> those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing<br /> strenuous activities.<br /> Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose<br /> fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning<br />

At 1059 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br /> Raton, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is<br /> possible. Locations impacted include...<br /> Raton, Sugarite, Sugarite Canyon State Park and Raton Crews<br /> Airport. This includes the following highways...<br />

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Eastern/Central El Paso County, Rio Grande Valley of<br /> Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, and Rio Grande Valley<br /> of Eastern Hudspeth County. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat 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 />

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern<br /> Valley, Garfield, McCone, and Petroleum Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create<br /> hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Wednesday<br /> afternoon.<br /> Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds<br /> and rough waves can overturn small craft.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM PDT<br /> THURSDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH BAY INTERIOR<br /> MOUNTAINS AND EAST BAY HILLS... ....Hot, dry, and windy conditions combined with mixed vegetation,<br /> such as grass, will lead to critical fire weather conditions<br /> Wednesday night into Thursday morning... The National Weather Service in San Francisco CA has issued a Red<br /> Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...East Bay Hills and North Bay Interior Mountains. * TIMING...From 11 PM Wednesday to 9 AM PDT Thursday.

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag<br /> Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from<br /> 11 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph,<br /> strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight<br /> maximum relative humidities 25 to 50% * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor<br /> in the Sacramento Valley.

* Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph,<br /> strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight<br /> maximum relative humidities 25 to 50% * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor<br /> in the Sacramento Valley. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can<br /> cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor<br /> burning is not recommended<br /> A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions<br />

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 />