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Pacific Storm System Impacting the Western U.S.; Critical to Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central U.S.

A Pacific storm will move through the western U.S. today and Tuesday with areas of heavy mountain snow, gusty to high winds, and lower elevation rain. Ahead of this storm, gusty winds and dry conditions over the central and southern Plains will contribute to widespread critical to extremely critical fire weather through Tuesday. Read More >

High Wind Advisories are being issued for northern Nye and White Pine counties on Monday, March 17th between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM PDT. Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Winds will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and extra caution should be taken. Loose objects need to be secured and caution should be taken along trees as limbs could be blown down.

 

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