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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 2:28:42 pm PDT

A weekend to write home about is in store; it's going to be a lovely weekend to get outside with mostly sunny skies, mild(ish) temperatures, and lighter winds! Happy Friday!
A one-two punch is likely next week, though model disagreement on timing and track makes it a bit harder to pin point the details at this time! Impacts will likely include gusty winds, mountain snow, and valley rain. Stay tuned for more concrete details.

 

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