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The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail,

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE FRIDAY... .Continued dry air combined with high winds after another frontal passage will lead to a very similar setup to what we saw on Tuesday. This initial watch is focused on the area with the highest chance for reaching critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS, NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS... .Dry westerly winds combined with low humidity will increase the threat of rapid fire spread in eastern New Mexico on Thursday afternoon. A few gusty showers may enhance wind gusts during the early afternoon as well. Fuels are at near average dryness for

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 120, 122, 134, 135, 136, and 137. * WIND...Southeast at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moderate confidence of isolated to scattered late-day thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in these areas of this Red Flag Warning.

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211, 238, 242, 248, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9-12%. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Elko County. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Blowing dust could reduce visibility to less than one-half mile at times. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

...MULTI DAY RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW HUMIDITY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 434 and 435. * WIND...For Wednesday, south winds at 15 to 20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. For Thursday, westerly winds 20 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 40 MPH. * HUMIDITY...For Wednesday, 12 to 16 percent. For Thursday, 8 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

...MULTI DAY RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW HUMIDITY... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to midnight MDT Thursday night. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 436 and 437. * WIND...For Wednesday, south winds 20 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH. For Thursday, westerly to west-northwesterly winds 20 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 40 MPH. * HUMIDITY...For Wednesday, 15 to 20 percent. For Thursday, 8 to

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58