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Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

2 inches of rain and melting snow causes flooding around Sandpoint. 100 people were stranded at Schweitzer Ski resort. Sand Creek reservoir, which provides 90% of Sandpoint's water supply, was ruined by debris. Bridges and power lines fell throughout Bonner and Boundary counties.