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..ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER POTENTIAL TODAY IN BERKSHIRE AND LITCHFIELD COUNTIES... The combination of southwest winds gusting to 25 to 35 mph, relative humidity values as low as 35 to 40 percent, and a lack of significant rainfall over the past few days will lead to an elevated fire weather potential today.

The combination of drying fine fuels, southwest wind gusts as high as 25 to 35 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 35 percent will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread today for the Mid-Hudson Valley, eastern Catskills, Taconics, and Greater Capital District, mainly during the afternoon hours. As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains in effect until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or

* WHAT...Visibility as low as a quarter mile in blowing dust, particularly in open agricultural areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 11 AM CDT this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility could vary rapidly over short distances, slow down and exercise caution driving in open areas this afternoon.

The combination of low relative humidity values, warm temperatures, southwesterly winds becoming northwesterly winds, and dry fuels will result in elevated fire weather conditions from mid morning through the late afternoon across northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest and west central Wisconsin. Afternoon relative humidity values will fall to around 25 to 30 percent with winds of 10 to 20 mph, gusting to 35 mph through much of the day.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...East of Parks Highway Mp288. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1125 PM AKDT, Rapid snowmelt is causing flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused flooding, especially near Fish Creek. Additional rain showers Monday afternoon and evening may bring rainfall amounts up to 0.2 inches. - Rescue operations are ongoing.

* WHAT...Localized visibility below one-half mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to locally reduced visibility. If you encounter blowing dust on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Imperial County, and Imperial Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Dunklin, Clay, Greene, Craighead, Poinsett, Mississippi, and Pemiscot. * WHEN...From 10 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.

Temperatures warming into the low to mid 70s, along with southwest winds gusting 35 to 40 mph, and RH values of 25 to 35 percent will result in elevated fire weather conditions today. The potential for wildfires will be most favored where fine fuels have dried out and where green up is not as advanced. Please check burning restrictions and fire danger before doing any burning today. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.