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Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

Red Flag Warnings in effect for Sunday!

A dry weather system will move through the Rocky mountains this weekend. Winds will become even stronger on Sunday. In anticipation of critical fire weather conditions, Red Flag Warnings have been issued for much of eastern Utah and western Colorado where fuels are critical. Additionally, a Dense Smoke Advisory has been issued once again for the Highway 550 corridor from Molas Pass south to the New Mexico border tonight through Sunday morning, due to smoke from the 416 Fire north of Durango. Be sure to heed any road closures due to smoke and fire management activities. Also, due to critical fire weather conditions and strong winds expected this weekend, outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.  

 

Red Flag Warnings shown in red through Sunday.

 

Strongest Winds Through Sunday