Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Weather Story

Precipitation Outlook

Fire Weather Risk Tue/Wed

The warming trend continues today, with temperatures rising 10 to 20 degrees above normal. Several locations will already have gusty winds by sunrise this morning, spreading across the forecast area through the rest of the morning. Gusts of 30 to 45 mph will occur for most areas this afternoon.