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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 >

The NWS Albuquerque WSR-88D (KABX) will remain inoperable through the upcoming weekend due to a failed part.  Estimated restoration of the radar is late afternoon on Monday, February 12.  We apologize for the inconvenience.