Thunderstorms in the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains

Isolated severe storms capable of hail and gusty winds are possible mainly this evening across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley. Clusters of thunderstorms may produce isolated flash flooding in the Florida peninsula. Elevated fire weather risk is possible in the Northern Plains into western Minnesota. Read More >

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Cooler but very dry and windy conditions will prevail across south and central Wyoming on Saturday behind Friday's cold frontal passage. These conditions result in high to extreme fire danger, especially across Johnson and Natrona counties and the southern Bighorn Mountains where Red Flag Warnings remain in effect until 9 pm Saturday. Any fires that develop in these areas will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Learn before you burn.

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Red Flag Warnings (lavender shaded areas) for portions of central Wyoming continue until 9 pm Saturday.

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Minimum Relative Humidity. A cooler but very dry airmass will prevail over the area Saturday behind Friday's cold frontal passage. Mimimum relative humidity of 8-15% combined with gusty west wind will be favorable conditions for rapid fire growth of any existing fires or hotspots Saturday afternoon.

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Thunderstorms in the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains

High Fire Danger Friday and Saturday