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Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West; Excessive Rainfall Possible in the South-Central U.S.

Heat will build over the Intermountain West and the Southwest the next couple of days. Lightning from dry thunderstorms can create new fire starts and combined with gusty winds may cause a fire to rapidly grow in Oregon and northern California. Flash flooding will be possible in New Mexico and west Texas today, as well as parts of the southern and central Plains due to slow moving thunderstorms. Read More >

Data Disclaimer

These data include a mix of CoCoRaHS, COOP and ASOS observations.  CoCoRaHS data are provided courtesy of a program originated by the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University.  These data are not part of official NWS observation programs and are considered supplemental and unofficial.  COOP and ASOS data are provided through official NWS observation programs.  However, as part of the NWS certification process, these data are considered preliminary and unofficial until they have gone through final quality control by NCDC.  Therefore, these data are subject to revision.  Final and certified climate data can be accessed at NCDC.