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Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire<br /> weather conditions today. South to southeast winds of 10 to 20<br /> mph with gusts to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon into<br /> early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 30 to 40<br /> percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead<br /> to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire<br /> danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see<br />

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.<br /> If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of<br /> distance ahead of you.

At 157 AM CDT /1257 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong<br /> thunderstorm 11 miles south of Arnegard, or 13 miles southwest of<br /> Watford City, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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 /> Watford City, Arnegard, Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit<br /> and Johnsons Corner.<br />

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to elevated fire<br /> weather conditions today. South to southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph<br /> with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon into<br /> early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 30 to 40<br /> percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead<br /> to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire<br /> danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see<br />

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will continue. * WHERE...East central Vermilion County. * WHEN...Until 730 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying<br /> and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water<br /> crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It<br /> will take several hours for all the water from these storms to<br /> work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...<br /> - At 130 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported flooding<br />

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western<br /> Walsh, Barnes, and Griggs Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Campbell, Corson, Dewey, Edmunds, McPherson, and Walworth<br /> Counties. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this<br /> evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few<br /> power outages may result.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON<br /> THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY<br /> FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222 AND 229... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222 and 229. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise<br /> extreme caution with any outdoor burning.<br /> A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions<br />

* WHAT...Southerly winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph<br /> expected. * WHERE...Much of central North Dakota, including the James River<br /> Valley. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this<br /> evening. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.<br /> Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high<br /> profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

At 1246 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over<br /> Scroggins, or 5 miles southwest of Leesburg, moving northeast at 25<br /> mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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 /> Pittsburg, Leesburg, Cason, Rocky Mound, Roeder and Perryville.<br />