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* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. * WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH. * HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY. * HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions Saturday. West winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast Saturday and will turn northwest behind a cold front late Saturday morning through early afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning.

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions Saturday. West winds in the morning will turn northwesterly behind a cold front. Sustained winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

At 956 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms from 21 miles northwest of Willow Reservoir to near Minocqua to near Alvin, moving east at 55 mph. The strongest storm near Minocqua was capable of producing hail up to a half inch. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...

At 925 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over La Crescent, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... La Crosse, Onalaska, La Crosse Airport, and French Island around 930 PM CDT. West Salem around 940 PM CDT. Bangor around 950 PM CDT.

At 926 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Lookeba, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... El Reno, Hinton, Union City, Minco, Binger, Lookeba, Cogar, and Cedar Lake. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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