Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across the Great Basin and Southwest today, and exceptionally dry and windy conditions will promote rapid wildfire spread through the weekend. Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and parts of the northern Rockies into adjacent Great Plains. Read More >

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Heat Risk Sunday

A Major heat risk (level 3 out of 4) will be in effect for Sunday. Temperatures this weekend are expected to heat up with highs reaching the 90s to low 100s in a few places by Sunday. Increased moisture content will bring heat index values to as high as 106 degrees in some places. This level of heat will be impactful for all individuals without a sufficient hydration or cooling source.

Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

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