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Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Southeast; Heat Expands for Center of the Nation; Critical Fire Weather for Pacific Northwest

Flash flooding threatens areas from the Tennessee Valley to the Carolinas as storms repeat along a stalled front. Monsoonal storms may trigger flooding in the Southwest. Dangerous heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, mid-Mississippi Valley and Southern Tier. Critical fire weather for interior Pacific Northwest. Cooler, drier air brings brief relief to the Great Lakes and Northeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 24, 2026 at 3:50:43 pm MDT

Hot, dry, and breezy conditions are moving into Western Montana and North Central Idaho this Friday and will stick around through the weekend. 🌡️🌬️ With mid-afternoon wind gusts reaching 20-30+ mph, low humidity, and warm temps, we are looking at an Elevated Fire Weather Risk. What you need to know: 🔥 Fire Safety: Please do your part. Extinguish campfires completely and do not start new ones. ⛵ Boaters: Headed to the lake? Expect choppy conditions and difficulties for small crafts. Stay safe, be fire-aware, and keep an eye on weather.gov/mso for the latest updates!

 

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