Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. 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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Maximum Wind Gusts Expected Through Sunday

High Temperatures Expected Friday

High Temperatures Expected Saturday

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Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

Triple Digit Heat and Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today