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Motorists are urged to slow down, use low beam headlights, and allow extra following distance. Conditions should improve toward and just after daybreak.

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Benson, Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson, Griggs, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. 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

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, West Marshall, Wilkin, West Otter Tail and Grant. In North Dakota, Cavalier, Pembina, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Steele, Traill and Western Walsh. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 29 percent.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT 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. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ Wednesday to midnight MDT /11 PM PDT/ Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Most of central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY... .A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today for much of central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Critical fire weather conditions are expected today in central North Dakota and the James River Valley due to northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 20 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104 to 108. Moderate to Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...The Northwest Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area, The East Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area, Buckeye/Avondale, Deer Valley, Central Phoenix, North Phoenix/Glendale, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during

At 334 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Providence, or 9 miles east of Ichetucknee Spring, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Palestine Community, Lulu, and Providence. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through late tonight. * 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.