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* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive. 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 contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222, 223 and 224. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. This includes between mile markers 46 and 80. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. This includes between mile markers 240 and 290. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Tuesday... .Windy conditions and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels resulting in potential for wildfire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Tuesday... .Windy conditions and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels resulting in potential for wildfire spread. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

* WHAT...High temperatures of 94 to 104 degrees expected after low temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees, except upper 60s in some typically warmer locations. * WHERE...Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County, including Medford, Ashland, Eagle Point, Butte Falls, Shady Cove, Jacksonville, Applegate, Grants Pass, Merlin, Cave Junction, O'Brien and Agness. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT...High temperatures of 94 to 104 degrees are expected on Tuesday, after lows of 55 to 65 degrees. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County and South Central Siskiyou County, including Yreka, Klamath River, Montague, Weed, Mount Shasta City, Dunsmuir and McCloud. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * 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.