Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West; Excessive Rainfall Possible in the South-Central U.S.

Heat will build over the Intermountain West and the Southwest the next couple of days. Lightning from dry thunderstorms can create new fire starts and combined with gusty winds may cause a fire to rapidly grow in Oregon and northern California. Flash flooding will be possible in New Mexico and west Texas today, as well as parts of the southern and central Plains due to slow moving thunderstorms. Read More >

Looking Ahead

Thunderstorm Potential Today

Chance for showers/storms this afternoon and evening, which have an isolated severe threat. Main hazard would be severe winds today, if we get storms, but confidence is low. Otherwise, we will see temps in the mid-upper 80s, with diurnal clouds each day this week.

There is a 20-40% chance for showers and storms this afternoon and evening, with a low-end severe threat. Main hazard will be severe wind gusts with storms, but confidence remains low on the overall threat.

Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West; Excessive Rainfall Possible in the South-Central U.S.

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