Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 1, 2026 at 5:04:41 pm CDT

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Shower and storm chances increase again this afternoon and evening for much of the area, especially in southeast New Mexico and for portions of the Trans-Pecos. Highs top out near or even a degree or two below normal behind a cold front.

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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

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