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...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH THIS EVENING... .Critical fire weather conditions will develop today and continue into this evening across western and much of central North Dakota. Minimum relative humidity values will fall as low as 15 percent, and northwest winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to 40 mph possible. In addition, scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms could develop late this afternoon and evening,

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Norman, Clay, Mahnomen, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Eddy, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Kittson and West Marshall. In North Dakota, Pembina, Eastern Walsh, Nelson and Grand Forks. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures 105 to 112 degrees. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County, Western Imperial County, and Salton Sea. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures 104 to 110. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...The Northwest Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area, The East Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area, Buckeye/Avondale, Deer Valley, Central Phoenix, North Phoenix/Glendale, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 8 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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 high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam. * WHERE...Aniak. * WHEN...Until 845 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 815 AM AKDT, The River Watch Team has reported water rising in and around Aniak due to ice jamming in the Kuskokwim River near Aniak and the Aniak Slough. Water has inundated low-lying areas near the runway and has encroached

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area. * TIMING...From 2 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...11 to 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

At 1156 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gardere, or near Oak Hills Place, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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... Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Oak Hills Place, St. Gabriel, Brusly, Livingston, Sorrento, French Settlement, Port Vincent,