A Dense Smoke Advisory has been issued for the Kenai Peninsula and areas west of Anchorage, Alaska for dense smoke from the Swan Lake Fire that could reduce visibility to one-quarter mile or less.
Red Flag Warnings have been issued for areas in Western Colorado and Eastern Utah until 9 p.m. CDT Thursday. Forecasters expect 10 to 20 mph southwest winds gusting to 35, and relative humidity of 9 to 14 percent.
(Red Flag Warnings can be modified throughout the day as NWS offices around the country update and revise their weather forecasts.)
