Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Weather

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through this weekend, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible from the Plains into the Upper Midwest, as well as in the Ohio Valley and portions of the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 7:30:21 pm CDT

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The Heat Continues This Weekend

Temperatures Start Cooling Soon

A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday for the upper Colorado River Valley, including Borden, Howard, Mitchell, and Scurry Counties.

Near-record temperatures are forecast across west Texas and southeast New Mexico today. Temperatures cool slightly Sunday, but remain well above normal. Isolated to widely scattered showers and storms remain possible in the higher terrain south and west of the Pecos River both days (10-25% chances). A storm or two cannot be ruled out in southeast New Mexico today as well.

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