Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Red Flag Warning in Effect Today, June 29, from 12 PM until 8 PM MDT for all of eastern Utah and western Colorado

Dry and hot conditions will prevail through the end of this week as high pressure remains in control. Southwest winds will increase this afternoon ahead of an approaching trough of low pressure and its cold front. Temperatures in many lower valleys will be approaching, if not exceeding triple digit heat! Follow heat safety tips to Beat the Heat at www.weather.gov/safety/heat.

RED FLAG WARNINGS IN EFFECT

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Red Flag Warning Issued: 04/25/2026 08:34:00 AM UTC

Maximum Wind Gusts Expected Through Sunday

High Temperatures Expected Friday

High Temperatures Expected Saturday

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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

Triple Digit Heat and Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today