Expected

At 150 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Greenbrier, or 7 miles southeast of Springfield, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Hendersonville, Goodlettsville, White House, Millersville, Greenbrier, Ridgetop, and Cross Plains.

At 154 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northeast of Cottage Grove, or 10 miles south of Murray, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Paris Landing State Park, Puryear, Mill Creek, Whitlock, Foundry Hill, Conyersville, Pine Hill, Crossland, and Buchanan. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gleason, or 7 miles north of McKenzie, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Paris, McKenzie, Gleason, Routon, Henry, Ore Springs, Mansfield, Foundry Hill, Como, Osage, Van Dyke, Whitlock, and Porter Court. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 248, 250 and 251. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 248, 250 and 251. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 246, 247 and 249. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions

At 1258 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles east of Kim, or 28 miles west of Springfield, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Springfield, Pritchett, Vilas, and Kim. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Widespread snow will impact the Glacier Park region above 5,000 feet tonight through Wednesday as a cold system moves through the area. Confidence is high for accumulating snow, with most areas seeing at least 2 to 4 inches of snow above 5,000 feet. Isolated snow amounts up to 12 inches will impact higher mountain peaks above 6,000 feet. Those heading into the backcountry and higher elevations should prepare for winter-like conditions. An elevated risk will exist for hypothermia.

At 227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Somerset to near Nancy to 6 miles west of Faubush. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Somerset, Burnside, Naomi, Sloans Valley, Nancy, Grade, Alpine, Bronston, Elihu, Ruth, Mount Victory, Quinton, Dykes, Frazer,

Early season heat is upon us, with forecasted high temperatures for Wednesday and Thursday in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Gulf moisture surging northward into the state will bring heat indices into the 95 to 104-degree temperature range during peak heating both days. Use the following safety tips for facing the heat safely: * Stay hydrated, avoiding alcohol and drinks with heavy caffeine or sugar. * Dress in loose fitting clothing, light in color.