Areas of Extreme Heat and Fire Weather in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat will continue in the interior Northwest into midweek before finally waning. Hot temperatures, dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 7:42:22 pm AST

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Mainly fair weather conditions will prevail across the islands tonight with passing showers moving from time to time across the USVI and eastern PR. Life-threatening rip currents will continue along the west, north and east facing beaches of the islands tonight.

[August 26] ⚠️ Today’s coastal hazards for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands include localized beach erosion, dangerous swimming conditions, life-threatening rip currents, and hazardous seas, all caused by lingering northerly swells and moderate to fresh trade winds. A Small Craft Advisory, High Surf Advisory, and Rip Current Statement are in effect. |⚠️ Los peligros costeros de hoy para Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes de EE.UU. incluyen erosión de playa localizada, condiciones peligrosas para bañistas, corrientes marinas amenazantes a la vida y oleaje peligroso, debido a marejadas del norte persistentes y vientos alisios moderados a vigorosos. Están en efecto una Advertencia para Embarcaciones Pequeñas, Advertencia de Resacas Fuertes y Comunicado de Corrientes Marinas.

[August 26] The National Weather Service in San Juan is warning of dangerous rip currents this weekend, generated by northerly swells and strengthening winds. A map highlights the risk levels across the islands, with a high risk (red) for the northern and western coasts of Puerto Rico and the northern US Virgin Islands, and a moderate risk (yellow) for the southern and eastern coasts. The graphic defines high-risk breaking waves as 6 to 10 feet. The primary impact is life-threatening rip currents, and the recommended action is to heed flag warning systems and always swim near a lifeguard. | El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología en San Juan está advirtiendo sobre corrientes marinas peligrosas este fin de semana, generadas por marejadas del norte y vientos en aumento. Un mapa destaca los niveles de riesgo a través de las islas, con un riesgo alto (rojo) para las costas del norte y oeste de Puerto Rico y el norte de las Islas Vírgenes de EE. UU., y un riesgo moderado (amarillo) para las costas del sur y este. La gráfica define las olas rompientes de riesgo alto como de 6 a 10 pies. El impacto principal son las corrientes marinas que amenazan la vida, y la acción recomendada es tener en cuenta los sistemas de advertencia de banderas y nadar siempre cerca de un salvavidas.