Expected

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and west central Colorado and east central, northeast and southeast Utah. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart

...The National Weather Service in Pendleton OR has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oregon... Umatilla River near Gibbon affecting Umatilla County. For the Umatilla River...including Gibbon...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Umatilla River near Gibbon. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Flooding of pastures and outbuilding close to the river from around the Bar M Ranch downstream through the Cayuse area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front could create erratic fire behavior and the potential for new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA: In Southeast MT Fire Zones...130...131...132. In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Northwest SD...Harding. In South Central MT...Big Horn.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution with any burning activities. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution with any burning activities. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph, stronger gusts up to 80 mph are possible across portions of Casper Mountain. * WHERE...Casper Mountain and Natrona County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Red Flag Warnings remain in effect across the area through this evening. Strong gusty winds in excess of 60 mph and low relative humidity could aid in rapid growth and spread of any fires.

The combination of low relative humidity in the 20 to 25 percent range, ongoing drought conditions, and gusty winds will continue to dry out fuels. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. Any dry grass, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise