Expected

Breezy to locally windy conditions will bring patchy to localized areas of blowing dust across the Grande Ronde Valley through this evening. Prepare for sudden changes in visibility along roadways and on interstate 84.

...RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI... The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM this eveing, and again on Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT. * WIND...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a cold front today. For Saturday, north winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

...RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI... The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM this eveing, and again on Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT. * WIND...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a cold front today. For Saturday, north winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 1130 AM MST. * At 925 AM MST, a plume of dust was located over Bapchule, or near Sun Lakes, and was stationary along Interstate 10. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Satellite observations and spotters. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * Locations impacted include... Bapchule, Santan and Sacaton.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In Arkansas, higher terrain areas of Madison, Northern Crawford, and Northern Franklin Counties. In Oklahoma, Choctaw, Pushmataha, and Southern Le Flore Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Northeast Osage, Pawnee, Southeast Osage, Washington, and Western Osage Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Cover outdoor plants or bring them indoors.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Across West Central Texas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 to 39 mph with higher gusts are occurring or expected. Winds this strong can knock down tree limbs and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Collingsworth, Donley, and Wheeler Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.