RSS feed source: US National Weather Service

* AFFECTED AREA…In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING…From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS…Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not

Click this link to continue reading the article on the source website.

RSS feed source: US National Weather Service

The Mid-America Regional Council has issued an Air Quality Alert…in effect for today August 2nd. Smoke from wildfires will affect the air quality in the area. Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to ozone formation. These activities include refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling idling vehicles unnecessarily and using gasoline powered lawn equipment. Positive activities include car pooling, biking to work, delaying or combining errands, and using water-based paints and cleaners. When pollution levels are elevated, the Mid-America Regional Council recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People

Click this link to continue reading the article on the source website.

RSS feed source: US National Weather Service

* WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…A portion of southeast Oklahoma, including the following county, Latimer. * WHEN…Until 845 AM CDT. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 530 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. – Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Wilburton… Damon… Panola… Gowen… – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Click this link to continue reading the article on the source website.