Severe

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Roosevelt, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, and Wibaux Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could 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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, and Pennington Co Plains. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. A high wind warning means 40 mph winds, or gusts over 60 mph, are

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON OVER WESTERN MINNESOTA... ..Temperatures rising into the upper 70s today along with relative humidity values dropping under 25 percent, strong southwest to west winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph and exceptionally dry fuels will produce hazardous fire weather conditions. Burning is discouraged today as any fires that develop can spread rapidly. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag Warning.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. * TIMING...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * LIGHTNING...Dry lightning possible today and tomorrow, mainly during the late afternoon and early evening hours.

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman and 027 Wallace. * TIMING...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * LIGHTNING...Dry lightning possible today and tomorrow, mainly during the late afternoon and early evening hours.

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park. * WHEN...From 1 PM MDT /2 PM CDT/ this afternoon to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 004 Norton. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * LIGHTNING...Dry lightning possible today and tomorrow, mainly during the late afternoon and early evening hours. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control. Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. * TIMING...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * LIGHTNING...Dry lightning possible today and tomorrow, mainly during the late afternoon and early evening hours. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214 and 247. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...For the Red Flag Warning, northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.