Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:26AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. South or southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts of 15 to around 20 mph are forecast for this afternoon and early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 18 to around 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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 3:00AM MDT until April 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of lower visibility.
Fire Weather Watch issued April 16 at 2:49AM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. * TIMING...From 11 AM Thursday through 8 PM Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 3:21AM MDT until April 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight MDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads, including interstates 90 and 94, may become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin as rain then change to wet snow this evening. Heaviest snow is expected to fall late tonight through Thursday. Snowfall will be elevation dependent with higher elevations seeing more significant accumulations.
Fire Weather Watch issued April 16 at 3:35AM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Fire Weather Watch for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly.
Fire Weather Watch issued April 16 at 3:16AM MDT until April 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 240, 241, 245, 246, and 247. * TIMING...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:12AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Southeast winds will increase from 15-25 mph through this morning with minimum RH values falling between 25 to 35 percent.Any areas with dry grasses or vegetation will be susceptible to elevated fire weather conditions. Check with either with your State DNR or your local county before attempting any outdoor burning.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 2:31AM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over Chief Joseph Pass.
Fire Weather Watch issued April 15 at 2:55PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron and Texas. In Texas... Dallam...Sherman...Hartley...Moore and Oldham. * 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent. * Red Flag Threat Index...Across the west-central and northwestern Texas Panhandle, 7 to 8. Across the western and central Oklahoma Panhandle, 8 to 9. * Timing...Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM.