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* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, highest on the south and eastern portions of the Gallatin Valley. * WHERE...Gallatin Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wet snow may cause isolated instances of power outages and or tree damage.

* WHAT...wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches, highest over the Bears Paw and Snowy Mountains. Winds gusting over 50 mph at times. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow covered roadways. Falling and or blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility at times. Those with outdoor plans should be

At 121 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a several showers and thunderstorms developing across northwest Beaverhead county. In addition to lightning and small hail, these storms are developing near an upper level low pressure system with a favorable environment to create cold air funnel clouds. Locations impacted include... Dillon, Sheridan, Virginia City, Whitehall, Twin Bridges, Alder, Jackson, Pony, Wisdom, Silver Star, Grant, Melrose, Wise River,

At 324 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pierceton, or near Winona Lake, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Warsaw, Winona Lake, Pierceton, Larwill, and Wooster. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front could create erratic fire behavior and the potential for new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA: In Southeast MT Fire Zones...130...131...132. In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Northwest SD...Harding. In South Central MT...Big Horn. In Southeast MT...Carter...Custer... Fallon...Powder River Rosebud...Treasure. * COLD FRONT: Southwest winds today will shift to the west this

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * 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...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * 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

At 340 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pierceton, or near Columbia City, moving east 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 unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Columbia City, Tri-lakes, Churubusco, Larwill, Raber, Collins, Blue Lake, Lorane, Goose Lake, Coesse, and Peabody.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 24 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

...MULTI DAY RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 430, 431, 433, 435, 436, 437... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 417, 418, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, and 437. * WIND... Southwest winds with gusts between 35 and 50 mph for today.