Moderate

Southwest winds gusting as high as 30 mph, combined with dry and warm conditions with humidity of 20-30% and temperatures in the 70s to low 80s, will lead to elevated wildfire potential this afternoon and early evening over much of the central U.P. and Keweenaw. Avoid outdoor burning today. Immediately report any wildfires to local emergency services by calling 911. Burn restrictions remain in effect. For complete details, visit www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits, or by calling 866-922-2876.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected for American Falls Reservoir. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

At 148 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 7 miles southeast of Millers Creek Reservoir, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Millers Creek Reservoir, Elbert, and Us-183 Near The Throckmorton- Baylor County Line. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Imperial County. * WHEN...From 4 PM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Mojave Desert. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin counties * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.

Patchy frost may develop this morning in rural sheltered valleys and low-lying areas, as temperatures fall into the mid to upper 30s with light winds, dry air, and clear skies. In those valleys along mainstem rivers, larger creeks, and lakes, fog development should preclude frost formation. Those with cold-sensitive plants outdoors in sheltered rural valleys and other low-lying areas may want to consider taking action to protect them.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Fort Peck Lake. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights up to 4 feet. Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.