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Areas of Excessive Rainfall and Fire Weather Today; Wildfire Smoke Bringing Unhealthy Air Quality to the Pacific Northwest

In southeast Texas, the coastal Carolinas, and much of New Mexico today, showers and thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall which could lead to areas of flooding. Dry, gusty winds will contribute to scattered areas of elevated to critical fire weather today in the western U.S. Wildfire smoke is causing unhealthy air quality today in parts of the Pacific Northwest and central Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 26, 2024 at 7:12:24 pm MDT

Gusty southwesterly winds up to 30-35 mph will combine with relative humidity as low as 6 percent to create critical fire weather conditions this weekend. Thus, Red Flag Warnings have been issued for central and southern Utah west of the Green River. Be sure to check your local fire restrictions!
Flash flooding is also possible across portions of southern and eastern Utah this afternoon and evening, especially across slot canyons, normally dry washes, and recent burn scars. The area shaded green on the inset map suggests a Marginal Risk of excessive rainfall. Those with outdoor plans should monitor the weather and consider alternate plans. ⚠

 

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