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...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE CENTRAL<br /> HIGHLANDS, EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND FROM THE UPPER RIO GRANDE<br /> VALLEY EASTWARD DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT ALONG AND<br /> EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW<br /> HUMIDITY... .An active storm track over the northern and central Rockies will<br /> steer the jetstream over New Mexico today and moreso Thursday,<br /> while a potent surface trough persists in the lee of the southern<br />

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE CENTRAL<br /> HIGHLANDS, EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND FROM THE UPPER RIO GRANDE<br /> VALLEY EASTWARD DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT ALONG AND<br /> EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW<br /> HUMIDITY... .An active storm track over the northern and central Rockies will<br /> steer the jetstream over New Mexico today and moreso Thursday,<br /> while a potent surface trough persists in the lee of the southern<br />

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Kimball<br /> County, Morrill County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux<br /> County. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be<br /> hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including<br /> campers and tractor trailers.<br /> A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high<br />

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather<br /> Watch for hot, dry and windy conditions which is in effect from<br /> Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 93. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.<br /> Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th to 89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).<br />

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to<br /> spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).<br /> A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire<br /> weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and<br /> possible red flag warnings.

* WINDS...Today. Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.<br /> Thursday. West southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40<br /> mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today. As low as 7 percent. Thursday. As low<br /> as 5 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Today. In the upper 80s. Thursday in the mid 80s<br /> to lower 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to<br /> spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 239, 240,<br /> 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to<br /> midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from<br /> Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...For the Red Flag Warning, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts<br /> up to 45 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, northwest winds<br /> gusting up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the Red Flag Warning, 5 to 8 percent.<br />

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, North Itasca, North Cass, South<br /> Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin and South<br /> Aitkin. * WINDS...Southeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and<br /> become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not<br /> recommended.<br /> A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions<br /> are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible<br /> Red Flag Warnings.

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between<br /> 2 and 8 inches possible, highest over the south and east portions<br /> of the Gallatin Valley. * WHERE...Gallatin Valley. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow<br /> covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the<br /> Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy, wet snow may cause instances of<br /> power outages and or tree damage.<br />

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 2<br /> to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and<br /> blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could<br /> bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy, wet snow may cause instances of<br /> power outages.<br />