Expected

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected for American Falls Reservoir. * WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Southeastern Logan County in central Illinois... De Witt County in central Illinois... Southeastern McLean County in central Illinois... Northwestern Macon County in central Illinois... * Until 500 PM CDT. * At 252 PM CDT, dust channels were along a line extending from near Heyworth to near Latham, and also from near Maroa northeast to Le Roy. These areas of dust were nearly stationary.

WHAT...Strong winds from the northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph, dry surface vegetation and low relative humidity between 25 and 30 percent will lead to elevated fire danger. WHERE...All areas north of Interstate 80 and all areas west of Interstate 35. WHEN...Through 6 PM Today. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Burning is discouraged under these conditions. Also, take care to prevent the start of accidental

* WHAT...Patchy blowing dust with localized visibility of one mile or less expected. The blowing dust will occur near open agricultural areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Locally reduced visibility may lead to locally hazardous driving conditions. Visibility could vary rapidly over short distances. Slow down and exercise caution driving in open areas this afternoon.

The combination of breezy northerly winds with gusts between 25-35 mph and near-critical relative humidity values in the 25-35 percent range have led to elevated fire weather concerns along and east of I-29 this afternoon. With these conditions likely lingering through early evening, make sure to limit any activities that could create a spark as the conditions could help a fire quickly spread out of control!

* WHAT...Areas of visibility between one quarter and one mile due to blowing dust. * WHERE...Much of central Illinois east of the Illinois River and north of I-70. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some rain fell south of I-72 during the morning, which may help keep the blowing dust risk lower in that area. If you encounter blowing dust on the roadway or see it approaching,

At 300 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 10 miles west of Rushville, or 11 miles northeast of Shelbyville, moving east at 40 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... Shelbyville, Greenfield, Rushville, New Palestine, Morristown, Carthage, Fairland, Glenwood, Spring Lake, Mays, New Salem, Manilla, and Arlington.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times, especially Tuesday night. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org. If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, with heavier amounts possible across Park County. * WHERE...The high mountain valleys, and portions of the central plains from Weld County south into Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to 3 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, which may impact the Wednesday morning commute. The heavy and wet nature of the snow may lead to damage to tree limbs. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches, with the heaviest snowfall favored along and north of I-70. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, the Indian Peaks Wilderness, and the Southern Front Range foothills. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 3 PM MDT Wednesday. Heaviest Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow will accumulate on tree branches and powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power