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* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, North Central Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * 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.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * 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.

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * 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...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Isolated stronger gusts are possible with showers and thunderstorms. * WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Butte/Blackfoot Region, Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys, and Potomac/Seeley Lake Region. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT tonight. * 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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated stronger gusts are possible with showers and thunderstorms. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT tonight. * 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. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Isolated stronger gusts are possible with showers and thunderstorms. * WHERE...Kootenai/Cabinet Region and Lower Clark Fork Region. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight. * 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. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated stronger gusts are possible with showers and thunderstorms. There is a 50 percent chance for wind gusts exceeding 50 mph on Highway 28 south of Tendoy. * WHERE...Eastern Lemhi County. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. * 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

* WHAT...Wet snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Glacier National Park * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous conditions in the backcountry. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Outdoor recreationalists should be prepared for winter conditions. Snowfall could impact roads and cold temperatures may result in hypothermia.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DEERLODGE/WEST BEAVERHEAD AND EAST BEAVERHEAD... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 110 and 111. * TIMING...From noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 14 to 24 percent. * STORMS...Scattered thunderstorms causing outflow winds up to 70 mph and dry lightning.

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... Wolf River Above Gulfport affecting Harrison County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wolf River above Gulfport. * WHEN...From early this morning to tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Bells Ferry Road will begin to flood. There will be water over the access road just upstream of the bridge and the road will become impassable very quickly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...