Severe

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet. * TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...West 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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

SVRLWX The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Rappahannock County in northwestern Virginia... South central Fauquier County in northern Virginia... Northwestern Culpeper County in northern Virginia... * Until 345 PM EDT. * At 317 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of Culpeper, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures 100 to 105 with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110 expected with widespread Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Shasta County Foothills 1000-3000 ft, Shasta Lake Area & 1-5 1000-3000 ft, Tehama Co Coast Range Above 3000 ft, and W. Shasta County Above 3000 ft. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Saturday. For the

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110 expected and widespread Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Shasta County Foothills 1000-3000 ft, Shasta Lake Area & 1-5 1000-3000 ft, Tehama Co Coast Range Above 3000 ft, and W. Shasta County Above 3000 ft. * WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Northern, North Woods, and north central Maine, including the following areas, in Central Highlands Maine, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis. In Far Northern Maine, Northwest Aroostook. In North Woods Maine, Northern Somerset. In north central Maine, Northern Piscataquis. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

At 319 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ansted to 6 miles east of Van, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Montgomery, Ansted, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Pratt, Burnwell, Powellton, Hawks Nest State Park, Whitesville, Handley, Sylvester,

At 320 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Summersville, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Summersville, Ansted, Calvin, Kesslers Cross Lanes, Canvas, Drennan, Swiss, and Mount Nebo. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

At 220 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...