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* AFFECTED AREA... Fire weather zones 433, 435, and 436. * WIND... West to northwest winds with gusts of 40 to 60 mph. * HUMIDITY... 12 to 20 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...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 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...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected through early evening. For the Freeze Warning, near freezing or sub-freezing temperatures 28 to 33. * WHERE...Shoshone/Lava Beds. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 10 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Warning, near freezing or sub-freezing temperatures 28 to 33. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 10 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, near freezing or sub-freezing temperatures 28 to 33. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected through early evening. For the Freeze Warning, near freezing or sub-freezing temperatures 28 to 33. * WHERE...Shoshone/Lava Beds. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 10 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Warning, near freezing or sub-freezing temperatures 28 to 33. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 10 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

At 307 PM MDT/407 PM CDT/, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 8 miles north of Colby to 9 miles south of Levant to 10 miles northeast of Wallace to 6 miles southwest of Sharon Springs to 11 miles southeast of Cheyenne Wells, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Less than one quarter mile visibility in blowing dust and 60 mph northwest wind gusts. SOURCE...Public report of near zero visibility with blowing dust in Sharon Springs at 305 PM MDT. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches below 6000 feet and between 4 and 8 inches above 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on winter driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Expect winter driving conditions due to slush or snow covered roadways. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wet snow may cause isolated instances of power outages and or tree damage. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road