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The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire<br /> Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which<br /> is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15.0 to 25.0 mph with gusts up to 35.0 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to<br /> spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).<br />

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Fire<br /> Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon<br /> through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 434 and 435. * WIND...South winds at 15 to 20 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. * HUMIDITY...12 to 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.<br /> Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a slight chance for scattered<br /> showers and storms during the afternoon and evening. The main<br />

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TUESDAY<br /> AFTERNOON ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA AND NORTH<br /> CENTRAL KANSAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH<br /> WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS<br /> OF SOUTH CENTRAL AND CENTRAL NEBRASKA AND NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS... The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Fire<br /> Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in<br /> effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Fire<br /> Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon<br /> through late Wednesday night. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern<br /> Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206<br /> Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather<br /> Zone 210 Frenchman Basin and Fire Weather Zone 219 Loess<br /> Plains. * TIMING...Wednesday, 1 PM CDT / Noon MDT to 1 AM CDT / Midnight<br />

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Fire<br /> Weather Watch for gusty south winds and low humidity, which is in<br /> effect from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 209 Loup Rivers Basin. * TIMING...Tuesday, Noon CDT to 9 PM CDT for the Red Flag<br /> Warning. Wednesday, 1 PM CDT to 1 AM CDT Thursday for the Fire<br /> Weather Watch. * WINDS...North 15 to 30 mph this afternoon. South 15 to 25 mph<br />

* WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and<br /> Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile<br /> vehicles. This includes travel on US-191 from Big Timber to<br /> Harlowton and Judith Gap. A few downed trees and power lines are<br /> possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds Wednesday evening will be erratic due to<br /> isolated thunderstorm activity.<br />

* WHAT...West winds gusting up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Golden Valley, Musselshell, Northern Stillwater, and<br /> Southwestern Yellowstone. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile<br /> vehicles. A few downed trees and power lines are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds Wednesday evening will be erratic due to<br /> isolated thunderstorm activity.<br /> Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible. * WHERE...Kalskag, Kwethluk, Akiak and Tuluksak * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Ice jams may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,<br /> sloughs, and other low-lying flood prone locations. Water may<br /> impound behind a jam which may cause flooding several miles<br /> upstream. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...<br /> - For Kalskag: As of Monday morning, the River Watch Team<br /> reports that an ice jam is still in place near Lower Kalsgag.<br />

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph<br /> possible in areas prone to downsloping such as Wendover, Park<br /> Valley, and Curlew Junction. * WHERE...Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and<br /> cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for<br /> high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest in a 1 to 3 hour<br />

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest Phillips County. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.<br /> Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,<br /> especially for high profile vehicles.<br /> Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to<br /> the onset of winds.