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Fire Weather Watch issued February 28 at 10:39PM MST until March 3 at 8:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

..CRITICAL FIRE DANGER LATE SATURDAY MORNING INTO SATURDAY AFTERNOON WEST OF THE DIVIDE... A cut off low will bringing windy south to southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph to the area late Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. Min RH values in the single digits are in the forecast coupled with gusty winds and very dry fuels which will lead to dangerous fire weather conditions across the Watch area. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH VALUES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 111...
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Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 1:12PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

There is an increased risk for fire spread Saturday afternoon for central and southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will be between 25 and 35 percent with northwest winds will be 15 to 25 mph with 30 to 35 mph gusts. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to your state's forest fire management agency for more information on
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Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 1:11PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

There is an increased risk for fire spread Saturday afternoon for central and southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will be between 25 and 35 percent with northwest winds will be 15 to 25 mph with 30 to 35 mph gusts. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Burn restrictions and burn bans are in effect for some areas. Refer
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Red Flag Warning issued February 28 at 10:39PM MST until March 1 at 6:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

..CRITICAL FIRE DANGER LATE SATURDAY MORNING INTO SATURDAY AFTERNOON WEST OF THE DIVIDE... A cut off low will bringing windy south to southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph to the area late Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. Min RH values in the single digits are in the forecast coupled with gusty winds and very dry fuels which will lead to dangerous fire weather conditions across the Watch area. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH VALUES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 111...
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Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 28 at 10:27PM MST until March 1 at 6:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Far Southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Motorists driving along I-10 West of Deming or any highways or roads south of Deming and Lordsburg to be prepared for rapidly changing visibilities.
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Fire Weather Watch issued February 28 at 2:04PM MST until March 3 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR SOUTHERN AND EASTERN AREAS... .Strong southwest winds will increase around the region Monday afternoon, with the strongest wind gusts in the high terrain south of I-40. These strong winds combined with very low humidity and an unstable atmosphere will create several hours of critical fire weather conditions in portions of southern and eastern New Mexico from late Monday morning through the evening. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...Middle
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 11:21PM PST until March 4 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...Snow expected above 5500 ft. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts of 3 to 5 inches expected over summits and passes. * WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka County. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST Sunday afternoon until 4 AM PST early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
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Winter Storm Warning issued February 28 at 11:21PM PST until March 4 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest. * WHERE...Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko County. * WHEN...From 1 PM PST Sunday afternoon until 4 AM PST early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult or nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Snow covered roads are expected on State Road 229 through Secret Pass, up into Lamoille Canyon, and across Harrison Pass in the southern end of the Ruby Mountains.
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Flood Watch issued February 28 at 8:23PM CST until March 1 at 10:00PM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

A watch remains in effect for the Loup, Platte, and Elkhorn Rivers due to potential ice jam development. Interests along area rivers, especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the potential for rapidly rising water. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington. In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce, Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 12:34PM PST until March 3 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations around Lake Tahoe of 2 to 4 inches at lake level, 5 to 8 inches on the Sierra crest west of Lake Tahoe, and 4 to 6 inches on the east slopes. Snow accumulations in Mono County of 2 to 4 inches along and east of Hwy 395, and 6 to 10 inches west of Hwy 395 up to the Sierra crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph on the highest peaks, and up to 25 mph in lower elevations. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 4