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

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. through Thursday, focused from the central High Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, and dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Dangerous heat will build across the southern U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jun 24, 2026 at 11:20:13 pm PDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma, WA

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Flood Warning

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning Thursday

Next Weekend Outlook

A critical fire weather pattern is taking shape. A Red Flag Warning is in effect Thursday for hot, dry, and windy conditions. Temperatures will warm into the 80s to low 90s with relative humidity dropping in the teens. The hot, dry conditions combined with strong west winds will increase concerns for critical fire weather conditions. Any new or ongoing grass fires will be capable of spreading rapidly.