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 >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 5:40:21 pm PDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service Salt Lake City, UT

National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley, CA

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National Weather Service NWS Flagstaff, AZ

National Weather Service Los Angeles, CA

Red Flag Warning

Lake Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory

Gusty Winds and Blowing Dust

Wind Advisory

Outdoor plans? Prepare for gusty winds both today and Saturday. Plan for wind impacts, including difficult travel and dangerous boating conditions, as well as blowing dust. Given how dry it is, critical fire weather conditions with high fire danger are also expected. So, avoid anything that could produce a flame or spark!

A Wind Advisory has been issued for most of the forecast area due to westerly to southwesterly winds between 20 and 30 mph with peak gusts of 50 to 55 mph. The Advisory will be in effect for most locations starting Friday afternoon, lasting through Saturday evening. For Owens Valley and the Eastern Sierra Slopes, it will only be in effect for Friday afternoon and evening. Waves up to 3 feet high can be expected on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu. Other hazards include blowing dust, tree damage, and hazardous crosswinds while driving.

Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

NWS Forecast Office Las Vegas, NV