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..ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER POTENTIAL MONDAY IN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND... The combination of southwest winds gusting to 30 to 35 mph, relative humidity as low as 25 to 35 percent, and a lack of significant rainfall over the past few days will lead to an elevated fire weather potential Monday.

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...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.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted included, but are not limited to, State Routes 14, 58, and 178, as well as U.S. 395. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted included, but are not limited to, State Routes 14, 58, and 178, as well as U.S. 395. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Buena Vista and West Side Mountains South of 198. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight PDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locations mainly along Interstate 5 and to the west. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Mohave - AZ side. In California, Death Valley National Park, Owens Valley North, and Owens Valley South. In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County and Lake Mohave - NV side. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ this evening. * 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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Mojave Desert. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Monday. * 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. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 90 degrees F expected. Significant cooling expected overnight. * WHERE...Tualatin Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is around 5% chance of high temperatures of 95 degrees or greater in urban areas around the Portland-Metro area. Overall Moderate HeatRisk with relieving cooling temperatures overnight. Highs will be near record breaking temperatures for this time of year.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 91 degrees F expected. Significant cooling expected overnight. * WHERE...Greater Vancouver Metro, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Inner Portland Metro, and East Portland Metro. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is around 5% chance of high temperatures of 95 degrees or greater in urban areas around the Portland-Metro area. Overall Moderate HeatRisk with relieving