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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and northeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

At 1059 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Raton, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Raton, Sugarite, Sugarite Canyon State Park and Raton Crews Airport. This includes the following highways...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Eastern/Central El Paso County, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, and Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Garfield, McCone, and Petroleum Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Wednesday afternoon. Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH BAY INTERIOR MOUNTAINS AND EAST BAY HILLS... ....Hot, dry, and windy conditions combined with mixed vegetation, such as grass, will lead to critical fire weather conditions Wednesday night into Thursday morning... The National Weather Service in San Francisco CA has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...East Bay Hills and North Bay Interior Mountains. * TIMING...From 11 PM Wednesday to 9 AM PDT Thursday.

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph, strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight maximum relative humidities 25 to 50% * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley.

* Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph, strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight maximum relative humidities 25 to 50% * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM Wednesday to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 419.Fire weather zone 420. * WIND...North to northeast winds will increase overnight to 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph on the ridges. * HUMIDITY...Recoveries on the ridges are only expected to be around 20 to 40 percent Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100. * WHERE...Red River Valley including portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and east North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in