Expected

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph and relative humidity between 10 to 15 percent. * WHERE...Coconino Plateau, Western Mogollon Rim, and Yavapai County Mountains. This includes portions of the Coconino, Kaibab, and Prescott national forests. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior.

* WHAT...For today's Red Flag Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph and relative humidity between 8 to 17 percent. For Sunday's Red Flag Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph and relative humidity between 10 to 24 percent. * WHERE...Little Colorado River Valley, Kaibito Plateau, Painted Desert, Eastern Mogollon Rim, and Black Mesa Area. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino national forests.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Navajo Nation in Arizona, Little Colorado River Valley, Mogollon Rim, Kaibab Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, Coconino Plateau, Yavapai County Mountains, White Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* AFFECTED AREA...In AZZ102...Fire weather zone 102. * TIMING...11 AM Saturday to 8 PM MST Sunday. * 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...Snow showers expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 4000 feet, with higher amounts possible in the high terrain. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Olympics, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Late season snow showers in the mountains may impact those enjoying outdoor recreation in the mountains above 4000 feet

At 222 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elmer, moving east 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... Frederick, Tipton, Manitou, Elmer, Humphreys, and Hess. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Gusty westerly winds as high as 30 mph, combined with dry and warm conditions will lead to elevated wildfire potential late this morning into the afternoon across the Keweenaw. Winds will shift northwest this afternoon as a secondary cold front pushes across the area with some humidity recoveries as temperatures begin to cool. Avoid outdoor burning today. Immediately report any wildfires to local emergency services by calling 911. Burn restrictions remain in effect. For complete details, visit

Gusty westerly winds as high as 25 mph, combined with dry and warm conditions will lead to elevated wildfire potential from late this morning into the early evening across the far eastern U.P. Winds will shift northwest this afternoon as secondary cold front pushes across the area. Avoid outdoor burning today. Immediately report any wildfires to local emergency services by calling 911. Burn restrictions remain in effect. For complete details, visit www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits, or by calling 866-922-2876.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 103. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED SATURDAY, MAY 16TH... .Warm, dry, and breezy weather on Saturday will lead to critical fire weather conditions across western and central Upper Michigan. While highs are only expected to get into the 70s to lower 80s, west to eventually northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph and RHs falling into the 18-25% range will allow for rapid fire growth and spread during the late morning to afternoon hours on today. Follow all burn bans in place as weather