Record Breaking Temperatures and Critical Fire Weather

More than 200 record or near record maximum temperatures are forecast across the southern half of the U.S. through the end of this week before additional record temperatures center back over the Southwest U.S. into the Rockies this weekend. Widespread record breaking warmth, low humidity, and gusty winds will produce critical fire weather today in the central Rockies to Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Mar 25, 2026 at 9:28:39 am MDT

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We let the Phoenix NWS office do some lifting for us today. They did a great job of messaging the upcoming pattern change this weekend. The Southwestern U.S. will go from excessive heat and critically dry, to cooler, near seasonal temperatures, and elevated moisture, resulting in chances for area wide rain, and possible isolated thunderstorms. We stole their graphic...Thanks Phoenix!

Stay cool and hydrated during this early-season heat wave.

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Record Breaking Temperatures and Critical Fire Weather

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