Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

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Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph will be common across eastern Utah and western Colorado today as a strong Pacific storm drops in from the north. Southwest winds will strengthen Monday resulting in a high end critical fire weather day with potential for high winds. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are possible on Monday. Extreme fire behavior is also possible due to strong winds and a wind shift Monday evening with the cold front.

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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Critical Fire Weather Conditions Across Eastern Utah and Western Colorado

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