Expected

The combination of low relative humidity in the 20 to 30 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

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...San Rafael Swell, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, and Western Canyonlands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 shifting to the west to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph between noon and 1 PM. For the Freeze Watch and Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Castle Country. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM MDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 shifting to the west to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph between noon and 1 PM. For the Freeze Watch and Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Castle Country. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM MDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Western Uinta Basin, and Southwest Utah. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM MDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other

* WHAT...South to southwesterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft and Missouri Headwaters. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...Southerly winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Madison River Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundated near the river. Residential property is threatened near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. * TIMING...Until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING... .Temperatures rising into the 80s today along with relative humidity values dropping under 30 percent, strong southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph and exceptionally dry fuels will produce hazardous fire weather conditions. Humidity values will be lowest in the middle to late afternoon hours, which will also coincide with the peak wind speeds. Burning is discouraged today as any fires that develop can spread rapidly.