Moderate

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected during the early mornings in the Flathead and Mission Valleys. Areas adjacent to Flathead Lake may see a range from 25 to 31 degrees. There is a 25% chance for a hard freeze, less than 25 degrees, in the colder areas including West Valley and the Mission Valley. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other

The combination of dry fuels, near critical low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger conditions during Saturday across southeast North Carolina. Relative humidity values are expected to drop to 25 to 35 percent during the afternoon, with the lowest humidities across inland areas. In addition, southwesterly winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 15 to 20 mph are expected, with the highest winds along the coastal areas.

The combination of dry fuels, gusty southwest to west winds, and low relative humidity of about 20-30% in the afternoon into the evening will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. Briefly stronger gusts will be possible on the desert mountain slopes in San Diego County. Blowing dust will be possible. * WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibility.

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. Strongest winds will occur near desert slopes, and through passes, where there could locally be gusts up to 60 mph. Blowing dust will be possible. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibility.

At 123 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking developing thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles east of Evart to near Otsego. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Grand Rapids... Kalamazoo... Mount Pleasant... Ionia... Alma... Greenville... Hastings... Battle Creek... Portland...

Occasional wind gusts to 60 MPH will be possible along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins. Strong winds will continue through the afternoon. Hazardous conditions will be possible for those driving light weight and/or high profile vehicles, including campers.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. Strongest gusts along the Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted included, but not limited to, State Routes 14, 58, 178, and U.S. 395.

Breezy winds between 15-20 mph are expected during the day on Saturday. In addition, relative humidity values are likely to decrease to 20 to 30 percent during the afternoon hours. While there will be an increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon, storms may initially arrive with a risk of lightning but with limited rainfall. The combination of all of these factors will result in an increased risk of wildfires and fire spread.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...From midnight MDT /11 PM PDT/ tonight to 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.