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Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert Description: * WHAT...For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Athens, Morgan, Perry, and Vinton Counties. In West Virginia, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast Webster Counties. * WHEN...For the first Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EDT this morning.

Very dry air will remain, with relative humidity values likely to decrease to minimums of 15 to 25 percent through this afternoon. Additionally, westerly to northwesterly winds surrounding an approaching, moisture-starved cold front will strengthen and frequently gust between 20 and 30 mph, with infrequent gusts to around 35 mph especially over the northern Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain. An increased risk of wildfires and fire spread will result.

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 219 Loess Plains. * TIMING...Noon CDT/11 AM MDT through 9 PM CDT/8 PM MDT. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 to 12% across much of the Sandhills and western Nebraska, and 12 to 20% across central into north central Nebraska. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. * LIGHTNING...None expected.

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today To 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206 Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 208 Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 209 Loup Rivers Basin. * TIMING...Noon CDT/11 AM MDT through 9 PM CDT/8 PM MDT.

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Northern Cook and Lake. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North St. Louis, North Itasca, Central St. Louis, North Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert Description: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as lower 30s. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could damage or kill sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Instruction: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph on northeast California and eastern Sierra lakes, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights of 1 to 3 feet are expected. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, and Mono County. Impacted lakes include Eagle Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede and Boca reservoirs, Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe, Bridgeport Reservoir, Topaz Lake, Mono Lake, and Crowley Lake. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT this evening.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves up to 3 feet. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range. Impacted lakes include Pyramid Lake, Rye Patch and Lahontan reservoirs. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. Impacted lakes include Washoe and Walker lakes. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a