Areas of Heavy Rainfall and Critical Fire Weather on Wednesday

Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring flooding to parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia Wednesday. Recently burned areas will be particularly vulnerable to flash flooding. Gusty winds and low humidity will bring critical fire weather to parts of the Northwest U.S. and central Alaska on Wednesday where Red Flag Warnings are in effect. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 2, 2025 at 12:02:11 am PDT

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Thunderstorms Possible Wednesday

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There is a slight (15-20 percent) chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms from Yosemite NP to Sequoia NP, mainly in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. Frequent dangerous lightning, brief heavy rain, small hail, and gusty, erratic winds are all possible with any thunderstorm that develops. When thunder roars, go indoors!

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Areas of Heavy Rainfall and Critical Fire Weather on Wednesday

NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA