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Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 10:49AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. South to southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph are forecast this afternoon and early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 18 to 25 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 3:10PM MDT until April 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 8000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan Mountains, and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 3:10PM MDT until April 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 8000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 3:10PM MDT until April 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 8000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains, Flat Tops, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, and Grand and Battlement Mesas. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to midnight MDT Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 12:55PM AKDT until April 18 at 6:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

...Late season accumulating snow near White Pass... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet, heavy snow expected from this oncoming front.
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Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:59PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

WHAT...Winds from the southeast have increased and are averaging 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph. Relative humidity values are forecast to drop to 20 to 25 percent by mid-afternoon as well. This combined with dry vegetation will lead to elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon diminishing early this evening. WHERE...Along and north of Highway 20 in north central Iowa. WHEN...Until 8pm this evening. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and may become uncontrolled. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Burning is discouraged under these conditions. Also, take care to prevent the start of accidental fires when
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Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:10PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Warm and dry conditions are expected this afternoon. Coupled with breezy winds, conditions for fire are expected to be near critical. Areas along and east of I-29 are the most likely to experience near critical conditions. Humidity levels should decrease to 20-25% this afternoon as winds are weakening. Occasional gusts of 25-30 mph may create temporary periods of critical fire conditions.
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Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:26PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Relative humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Northwest winds 10 to 15mph with gusts up to 25mph can be expected. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.
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Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Relative humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Northwest winds 10 to 15 MPH with gusts up to 25 MPH can be expected. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.