Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 1:06:35 pm PDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

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Red Flag Warning

Small Craft Advisory

Critical Fire Weather Risk Through This Weekend

Wildfire Smoke Impacts

Strong, gusty winds coupled with low humidity over portions of northern California and areas east of the Cascades will bring critical fire weather conditions in those areas each afternoon and evening Friday through Sunday. Fires that develop could spread rapidly. Keep vehicles off dry grass. Avoid using outdoor equipment that could cause sparks and properly dispose of cigarettes.

A wildfire is bringing smoke and a potential for decreased air quality to portions of southwest Oregon and Northern California. Smoke is expected to spread south and eastward and southeastward today across parts of eastern Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, northern Lake and Siskiyou counties. Monitor air quality conditions at fire.airnow.gov and for those sensitive to smoke, avoid going outdoors.