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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 >

A typical Summer day across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia! Still expect isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms, especially across the mountains and portions of the Piedmont. High temperatures will climb into the 80s to around 90°F, accompanied by increasing humidity. While not everyone will see rain, keep an eye on the sky if you have outdoor plans this afternoon. Lightning can strike miles away from a thunderstorm.
A few strong to severe storms are expected on Saturday afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat with any severe storms that develop.