Expected

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures 27 to 32 degrees are expected. For the Lake Wind Advisory for American Falls Reservoir, north to northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM MDT this morning. For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures 27 to 32 degrees. A hard freeze is possible from Craters of the Moon to Mud Lake. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * 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.

* AFFECTED AREA...In AZZ102...Fire weather zone 102. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MST. * WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 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 contribute to extreme fire behavior.

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ today to midnight MDT /11 PM PDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust and reduced visibility will create additional hazards.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Western Magic Valley. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MDT Monday. * 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.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the lower 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the upper 40s on the lakes and in the mid 40s on the rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden Service, when the water temperatures are below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...White Pine, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Northern Elko, Humboldt, and Northeastern Nye Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility to one mile or less in spots. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Nye County. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility to one mile or less in spots. Travel will 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.