Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

High Swim Risk this Weekend

Rain Slowly Ends This Evening

July 2026 Climate Statistics

Persistent and breezy northeast winds will prevail this weekend and build waves to 4 to 7 feet at the Lake MI beaches. There is High Swim Risk for life threatening waves and currents. Stay out of the water!

Areas of light to moderate rain will continue through the afternoon and will end this evening. Rain will end from the northwest to the southeast. Shower chances will linger for areas north and west of Madison until roughly midnight.

Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

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