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 >

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms Today

Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible across mostly west-central areas today. A chance of showers and thunderstorms across mostly northern and central areas Sunday. Rain with a slight chance of thunderstorms region wide Monday with a cold front crossing the region. Dense fog possible both tonight and Sunday night.

Coastal Flooding --- Fire --- Flooding --- Heat --- Thunderstorms --- Tropical --- Winter

	W et Bulb Globe Temperature Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is a measure of the heat stress in direct sunlight, which takes into account: temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover (solar radiation). This differs from the heat index, which takes into consideration temperature and humidity and is calculated for shady areas. For more background info on WBGT, click here.		Local Heat Graphics & Information Designed for the public and decision makers, this page gives the Heat Index and Wet Bulb Globe Temperature forecasts for our local area and provides explanations and links to their use for decision making.
	3-Day Maximum Apparent Temperature Map displays the 3 day maximum apparent temperatures. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.		Day 1 Maximum Temperature Map displays the maximum temperature for day one. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.

	Day 2 Maximum Temperature Map displays the maximum temperature for day two. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.		Day 3 Maximum Temperature Map displays the maximum temperature for day three. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.

Hazards Assessment	Weather Hazards Map displays active watch, warnings, advisories and short term forecasts in the lower 48 states. Map automatically refreshes every five minutes. Loop of sea-level pressures and fronts through day 7	National Forecast Maps	Surface Analysis The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) produces surface maps which depicts the analysis of highs, lows, fronts, troughs, outflow boundaries, squall lines, and drylines.