Expected

The combination of dry fuels, gusty southwest to west winds, and low relative humidity of about 20-30% in the afternoon into the evening will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. Briefly stronger gusts will be possible on the desert mountain slopes in San Diego County. Blowing dust will be possible. * WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibility.

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. Strongest winds will occur near desert slopes, and through passes, where there could locally be gusts up to 60 mph. Blowing dust will be possible. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibility.

At 123 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking developing thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles east of Evart to near Otsego. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Grand Rapids... Kalamazoo... Mount Pleasant... Ionia... Alma... Greenville... Hastings... Battle Creek... Portland...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

Occasional wind gusts to 60 MPH will be possible along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins. Strong winds will continue through the afternoon. Hazardous conditions will be possible for those driving light weight and/or high profile vehicles, including campers.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area. * TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of

* AFFECTED AREA... Fire weather zones 430, 431, and 437. * WIND... West to southwest winds gusting 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY... Minimum values of 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 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 strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. Strongest gusts along the Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted included, but not limited to, State Routes 14, 58, 178, and U.S. 395.

Breezy winds between 15-20 mph are expected during the day on Saturday. In addition, relative humidity values are likely to decrease to 20 to 30 percent during the afternoon hours. While there will be an increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon, storms may initially arrive with a risk of lightning but with limited rainfall. The combination of all of these factors will result in an increased risk of wildfires and fire spread.