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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 >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 4:44:18 pm MDT

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Heat Advisory for Friday
Very hot weather is expected today, July 31, across the area. This afternoon and evening will feature scattered showers and thunderstorms.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Saturday, August 1st
There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Storms on Saturday, including large hail and damaging winds.
There is a low risk of heavy rainfall/flash flooding on Saturday, favoring areas to the north and east. Multiple rounds of storms are possible.
Turn around, don't drown!

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