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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 8:26:27 am MDT

We're expecting our first real taste of spring or early summer temperatures this week. If you're planning on getting out to area waters this week, please know the water is still very cold and dangerous!

 

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