Severe

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph and relative humidity between 10 and 15 percent. * WHERE...Navajo Nation in Arizona and the Little Colorado River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Elevated potential for new fire starts. Do your part: No open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off of dry grass, properly dispose of cigarette butts, and avoid power equipment

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ Thursday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * LIGHTNING...Dry lightning possible today and tomorrow, mainly

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ Thursday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * LIGHTNING...Dry lightning possible today and tomorrow, mainly

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 041 Greeley and 042 Wichita. * TIMING...Until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * LIGHTNING...Dry lightning possible today and tomorrow, mainly during the late afternoon and early evening hours. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 004 Norton. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * LIGHTNING...Dry lightning possible today and tomorrow, mainly during the late afternoon and early evening hours. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control. Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for hot, dry, and windy conditions, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 92. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).

Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan, including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Baraga, Dickinson, Iron and Marquette. In western Upper Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday morning.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Phillips, Valley, Garfield, and Petroleum Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Roosevelt, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, and Wibaux Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.