Dangerous Heat Expands; Heavy Rainfall Threats; Fire Weather Concerns for the West

The heat will increase and expand across the Central Plains, Mississippi Valley, Southeast and into the Eastern U.S. through the week as high pressure builds across the eastern two-thirds of the country. On the northern periphery of this heat, the threat for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Tuesday. Critical Fire Weather for the west. Read More >

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Fire Weather Watch - Issued when the onset of Red Flag conditions is anticipated within the next 24 to 48 hours. Red Flag criteria are detailed below.
Red Flag Warning - Issued when a combination of low humidity, strong winds, and dry fuels is forecast to result in an unusually high wildfire risk within the next 12 to 24 hours. Three criteria should be met, including relative humidity less than 25%, 20-foot sustained winds greater than 15 mph, and 10-hour fuel stick moisture less than 9%. A warning may also be issued at the request of local land management agencies.

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Dangerous Heat Expands; Heavy Rainfall Threats; Fire Weather Concerns for the West

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