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Record Temperatures Expected Across the Southern US; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central US

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today across the southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Dry and gusty winds will produce elevated to critical fire weather in the central and southern Plains and elevated conditions over portions of the Desert Southwest on Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 2:02:14 am MDT

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

A warming trend will set in beyond today with temperatures reaching 10-15 degrees above normal come the weekend. A cool down and increasing chances of precipitation will come early next week, as an unsettled pattern moves in. Stay tuned!
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