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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 1:32:19 am PDT

Elevated fire weather concerns today for the northern Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, and northeast Sierra foothills due to breezy winds combined with low daytime humidity. Be sure to practice fire safety and check the forecast at weather.gov/sacramento
Probabilities for light showers and sprinkles today through Friday. Highest chances exist over the Sierra and south of I-80.
Chances for isolated thunderstorms on Friday over the Sierra. Highest Chances exist south of I-80. Nonzero chance for isolated thunderstorm in the Valley south of I-80.

 

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