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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 111<br /> degrees possible. * WHERE...Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during<br /> extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest temperatures will be in the Pecos<br /> River Valley, including Roswell.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY DUE<br /> TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHWEST<br /> PLATEAU... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON<br /> THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE<br /> HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU, THE WEST CENTRAL AND NORTH<br /> CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, SANDIA AND MANZANO<br /> MOUNTAINS, AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS... .Hot, dry, and windy conditions that develop over the Northwest<br />

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM MDT TUESDAY DUE<br /> TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHWEST<br /> PLATEAU... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON<br /> THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE<br /> HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU, THE WEST CENTRAL AND NORTH<br /> CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, SANDIA AND MANZANO<br /> MOUNTAINS, AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS... .Hot, dry, and windy conditions that develop over the Northwest<br />

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be<br /> possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following<br /> counties, De Witt, Fayette, Gonzales, Karnes and Lavaca. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...There is a potential for life threatening flooding<br /> somewhere in the watch area. Excessive runoff may result in<br /> flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and<br /> flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their<br /> banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be<br /> possible. * WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following<br /> areas, Brooks, Cameron Island, Coastal Cameron, Coastal Kenedy,<br /> Coastal Willacy, Inland Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Jim<br /> Hogg, Kenedy Island, Northern Hidalgo, Southern Hidalgo, Starr,<br /> Willacy Island and Zapata. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,<br />

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 221, 225, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise<br /> extreme caution with any outdoor burning.<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.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag<br /> Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in<br /> effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222, 223 and 224. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch<br /> and spread rapidly and erratically.<br /> A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions<br />

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will<br /> uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.<br /> A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions<br /> are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of<br /> strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can<br /> contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions<br />

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be<br /> possible. * WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes,<br /> Bienville, Caldwell, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, La Salle,<br /> Natchitoches, Ouachita, Red River, Sabine and Winn and east Texas,<br /> including the following counties, Angelina, Nacogdoches, Sabine,<br /> San Augustine and Shelby. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,<br /> creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.<br />

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures upwards of 110<br /> degrees possible. * WHERE...Palo Duro Canyon. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during<br /> extreme heat events.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.