Future

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to<br /> spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).<br /> A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire<br /> weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and<br /> possible red flag warnings.

* WINDS...Today. Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.<br /> Thursday. West southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40<br /> mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today. As low as 7 percent. Thursday. As low<br /> as 5 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Today. In the upper 80s. Thursday in the mid 80s<br /> to lower 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to<br /> spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 239, 240,<br /> 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to<br /> midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from<br /> Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...For the Red Flag Warning, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts<br /> up to 45 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, northwest winds<br /> gusting up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the Red Flag Warning, 5 to 8 percent.<br />

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, North Itasca, North Cass, South<br /> Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin and South<br /> Aitkin. * WINDS...Southeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and<br /> become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not<br /> recommended.<br /> A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions<br /> are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible<br /> Red Flag Warnings.

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between<br /> 2 and 8 inches possible, highest over the south and east portions<br /> of the Gallatin Valley. * WHERE...Gallatin Valley. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow<br /> covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the<br /> Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy, wet snow may cause instances of<br /> power outages and or tree damage.<br />

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 2<br /> to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and<br /> blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could<br /> bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy, wet snow may cause instances of<br /> power outages.<br />

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between<br /> 5 and 11 inches, with higher amounts over the mountain peaks.<br /> Winds could gust as high as 50 mph, highest for northern areas. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow<br /> covered roadways. Falling and or blowing snow may significantly<br /> reduce visibility below a quarter mile at times. Tire chains may<br />

* WHAT...Northwesterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph<br /> possible. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern<br /> Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw<br /> Mountains and Southern Blaine, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and<br /> cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for<br /> high profile vehicles.<br />

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile<br /> vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe<br /> turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying<br /> light aircraft.<br /> Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the<br />

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE THURSDAY FOR LINCOLN<br /> NATIONAL FOREST... Dry and breezy weather pattern Wednesday and Thursday will set<br /> the stage for near-critical to critical fire weather conditions<br /> in the Lincoln National Forest for Thursday. A shortwave trough<br /> coming across the Southern Rockies will induce surface low<br /> pressure in the Southern Plains on Thursday. West winds of 20 to<br /> 25 mph are forecast with gusts to 35 mph during the afternoon.<br />