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The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for hot, dry, and windy conditions, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 92. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Arco/Mud Lake Desert. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Shoshone/Lava Beds, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Snow ABOVE 6500 FEET ELEVATION. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches at those levels. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Bear River Range, and Caribou Range. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Snow ABOVE 6500 FEET ELEVATION. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness, Lost River Range, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and Sun Valley Region. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit

At 239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near North Webster, or 9 miles northwest of Tri-lakes, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Churubusco, North Webster, Etna, Green Center, Merriam, Wilmot, Blue

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Phillips, Valley, Garfield, and Petroleum Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Roosevelt, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, and Wibaux Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10). A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of