Heavy Rainfall Across the Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northwest and Alaska

Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring flooding to parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia today. Recently burned areas will be particularly vulnerable to flash flooding. Gusty winds and low humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to parts of the Northwest U.S. and central Alaska today. Read More >

The Weather Story

Increasing moisture will bring another day of showers and thunderstorms to the region. Convection will begin over the higher terrain, then spread over the adjacent valleys through the afternoon and evening. Concerns today will be primarily outflow winds gusting 40-50 mph and frequent lightning, although chances for heavy rain and localized flash flooding will be on the increase. Tomorrow precipitation is will become more widespread as moisture continues to move into the area, bringing more concern for heavy rain and flooding issues. Temperatures will be slightly cooler today.