Moderate

Very dry air will remain across the area, with relative humidity<br /> values likely to decrease to minimums of 15 to 30 percent<br /> Wednesday. Additionally, westerly winds will strengthen and gust<br /> as high as 30 mph. An increased risk of wildfires and fire spread<br /> will result. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily<br /> ignite and spread fire quickly. Residents and visitors are urged<br /> to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other<br />

The combination of dry fuels, gusty southwest to west winds, and low<br /> relative humidity of about 20-30% late Wednesday morning into<br /> Wednesday evening will lead to an increased risk for the rapid<br /> spread of wildfires on Wednesday. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily<br /> ignite and spread fire quickly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is<br /> currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.

At 1132 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13<br /> miles southwest of Firebaugh, including along Interstate 5, moving<br /> northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br /> unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br /> possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Fresno<br /> County.<br /> Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.<br />

* WHAT...Snow expected ABOVE 6500 FEET ELEVATION. Total snow<br /> accumulations at those levels between 5 and 10 inches. Winds<br /> gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park,<br /> Bear River Range, and Caribou Range. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight MDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions<br /> could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.<br /> Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit<br />

* WHAT...Snow expected ABOVE 6500 FEET ELEVATION. Total snow<br /> accumulations at those levels 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high<br /> as 40 mph. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness,<br /> Lost River Range, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and Sun Valley Region. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous<br /> conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.<br /> Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit<br />

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 to 11<br /> inches expected above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In<br /> Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low<br /> visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds<br /> could bring down tree branches.<br /> Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Oregon, the latest<br />

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.<br /> For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 8<br /> feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday<br /> evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this<br /> evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and<br /> localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best<br /> swimmers away from shore into deeper water.<br />

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br /> from shore into deeper water.<br /> Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and<br /> float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a<br /> direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the<br /> shore and call or wave for help.

Relative humidity is forecast to fall to 25 to 30 percent across<br /> northeast Georgia this afternoon. While winds are expected to be<br /> light, the low humidity combined with very dry vegetation will<br /> result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfire<br /> across the area, especially through sunset. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether<br /> you can burn today.

Relative humidity is forecast to fall into the 20 to 30 percent<br /> range across western North Carolina Wednesday afternoon. Winds<br /> are expected to be a little stronger in the afternoon, with some<br /> gusts in the 20 to 25 mph range. The low humidity combined with<br /> occasional wind gusts and very dry vegetation will result in an<br /> elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfire across the area. A statewide burn ban has been issued by the North Carolina Forest<br /> Service. Outdoor burning should not be done.